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Primacron

2025-04-05T01:46:11Z

Cosmos the Great: /* Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity */ fixed "Primarcon" speeling error ~~~~Cosmos the Great

[[File:Primacron.jpg|250px|thumb|There are some things man just wasn't meant to know!]]
'''Primacron''' is an absolutely ancient scientist. He's supposedly hyper-intelligent with an infinity of intricate plans nested within plans, but he sometimes over-thinks things to the point of coming off as rather dim.

His major claim to fame is being responsible for building [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] near the beginning of the galaxy. Thanks for nothing.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Philip L. Clarke]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)|[[Peter Musäus]] (German), [[Jean-Louis Millette]] (Canadian French)}}

Primacron existed at the beginning of the universe and built "some of the [[Primitive]]s" with [[Oracle (G1)|his assistant]]. As he grew more ambitious, Primacron eventually constructed [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], who rebelled against him. Unicron's attack appeared to destroy the assistant and badly injured Primacron.

Primacron was down but not out, though. Not to be undone by a giant planet-devouring robotic monster, Primacron returned in [[2006]] to try the whole conquest thing again. This time, he created the giant energy-siphoning monster [[Tornedron]]. The same thing proceeded to happen again and Primacron would have been dead, if not for Grimlock's simple instincts (which somehow told him to reverse the polarity). Grimlock then proceeded to wreck his lab. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
[[File:Pet Primacron.jpg|thumb|"What..." "Welcome to your new home, freak."]]
In the [[Precursor World|world before]], Primacron was the pet of [[Primus]], the protector of the universe. After spending ages at his side, Primacron developed a great intellect and scientific skill he kept hidden from his master. After Primus used the [[Black Legendisc|Black Matrix]] to peer into the [[G1 World|next universe]], he grew afraid his [[Specter|enemy]] would succeed in their scheme to recreate the universe in their image. Primacron revealed to Primus he'd devised a scheme to stop the Vok by using [[Star Power|Seven Lights]] to restart the universe ''themselves''. As he explained this to Primus, he revealed he had tapped into the power to create what he called [[Angolmois Energy]]. However, this only horrified his master, whose vision of the future made him realize Primacron would seek to become the god of this new universe. This made Primacron believe he would succeed, and he set his [[Assistant Corps]] on Primus, and escaped to continue his scheming. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Prelude|Finale Prelude}}

Making his way to the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]], Primacron spoke to the [[Three Wise Ones]] about his plan to harness all [[Star Power]] into the [[Silver Matrix]] and restart the universe. {{storylink|Super Megatron comic 2}} Flanked by the Three Wise Ones, Primacron made his way into the city and demanded to know why Primus was calling forth Angolmois Energy into their universe and what his endgame was. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}} With his mighty pointer finger, Primus said that his goal was the destruction of Primacron's ambition, opening a time portal to summon forth [[Primitive]] warriors. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}}

With the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] chomping at his heels, Primacron fell back and activated the Blue Planet's robot mode, turning it into "Neo Primus", a planet-sized Angolmois energy collecting robot. As Primacron piloted his mecha to the site of Megatron's space battle, Primus began his own plan to restart the universe. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Prelude|Finale Prelude}}

Primus' plan did not work and Primacron took the chance to seize his former master in a [[tractor beam]], blasting apart his [[Golden Power]] body. Before he could enslave Primus, the [[Primus Vanguard]] came to their namesake's rescue. Uninterested in events, Primacron made ready to return to his evil plans before [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]] and [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] disabled Neo Primus' power feeds and forced the giant to return to Blue Planet mode. "A great length of time" after all the extradimensional visitors had returned to their own universe, Primacron had disappeared.

In the [[G1 World|next world]], Primacron and his former master were the only two beings to survive the transition. With Primus' essence contained in a [[Matrix of Leadership|vessel]] he'd created, Primacron shackled Primus into being his servant, and used the power within him to give life to his experiments until his creation [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] turned on him. Primus would remember this as the beginning of a life defined by being used by others. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}} {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} When Unicron's rebellion allowed Primus to escape captivity, Primacron desperately shouted after him to come back as only Primus could defeat Unicron. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}}

After the unleashing of [[Tornedron]] out into the cosmos, Primacron was put on trial in [[2011]] {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}} for his crimes against the universe. Restrained by mechanical shackles and guarded by both [[Quintesson Bailiff]]s and [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], Primacron was presented before the judge [[Adveraros]] for his sentencing. Primacron freely admitted to creating both Tornedron and Unicron, but added that the latter was the prototype for ''all'' mechanical life in the universe, and considering his current entourage, this could hardly be considered a crime. After silencing the defendant, Adveraros stated that acts of Unicron had been classified as "natural disasters" long ago, and due to the lack of evidence found after the destruction of Primacron's lab, he could not be readily tied to Tornedron's creation either. Primacron's own admissions held little weight as he was considered to be legally insane. Primacron was acquitted, but Adveraros ruled that he would be sent to [[Doruka III]] for his own safety.

Wise to the Quintessons' plans to harvest Primacron's brain on the asylum planet, the Autobots moved in to rescue him, only for the Decepticons to rush the courtroom as well. In the ensuing chaos, Primacron managed to remove his shackles, and rebuilt them into a high-tech whistle. With this device, he took control of all nearby "[[Primitive]]" robots, and used them to subdue Adveraros. Primacron asked if the Quintesson still refused to believe that he was the progenitor of mechanical life, in light of this feat. Adveraros was steadfast in his denials, even after Primacron informed him that he had once created bacterial machines that were likely Quintesson ancestors.

The Autobots finally managed to reach Primacron and took him into protective custody. Optimus and his soldiers informed Primacron that he would be sent to another Universe, but Primacron was unfazed by this; having attained "mythical" status in his home universe, he would no longer have been able to operate freely anyways. Before being sent away, Primacron was asked one final question by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]; the Autobot was concerned over the nature of his kind's inception, and wondered if Primacron would have been able to create the Cybertronians' [[spark|souls]]. Primacron chose to answer enigmatically with an analogy, stating that a being may know how to build a fire... but that being did not create fire, merely brought into being something that is part of nature. {{storylink|Controverse}} His meeting with Wheeljack would go on to inspire the latter in his research that eventually discovered the [[spark]] in [[2025]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
Subsequent to his trial on the OG World, Primacron explored and researched other dimensions wherein robotic life was created by [[Primus]]. Concluding that such a prospect was cosmic madness, he began to attack them with a terrible weapon capable of ''deleting universes with ease''. Detecting his experiment, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] and the [[Protector]]s rushed to stop him, but Primacron, tired of having others fight for him, personally engaged the Protectors with [[Solduron]], a nigh-invincible armor. With Solduron, Primacron beat back the Protectors, destroying Primal's body, but Primal had experience with non-corporeality and persevered as just a spark. Amazingly, Primal's wisdom convinced Primacron of the futility of his actions, and the scientist withdrew from Newtonian space for an indeterminate period of time. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] used the phrase "Primacron knows". After being captured by [[Bludgeon (G1)|a maniac]] and learning of his plans with [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] said, "Primacron protect us!" {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}}

===''Animated'' cartoon continuity===
On his stellar cartography map, [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] noted Primacron's lab on [[Protos]]. {{Storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] clarified that any Unicron created by a Primacron was not the [[multiversal singularity]] Unicron. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/22}} He also noted that Primacron was not immune to fashion trends, wearing a yellow helmet because it was "all the rage" in [[Primax 984.17 Alpha]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/13}}

In [[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon]], the mad genius Primacron unleashed [[Mini-Con]]s on the cosmos. He also created [[Tornedron]], which drained the entire universe dry of life and energy; Primacron did not survive his ultimate creation's exponential growth. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/11}}

==Notes==
*When first telling their story, the assistant calls him "the being we will ''refer to'' as Primacron" and later calls himself "the Primacron's assistant". These seem to suggest that "Primacron" may actually be some sort of title and not this creature's actual name, though subsequent fiction has not gone with this interpretation.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Primacron''' (プリマクロン ''Purimakuron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhìzūn Tàijūn''' (China, 至尊太君, "Supreme Great Lord")<ref>"Zhìzūn" (至尊) is sometimes also used for Optimus Prime's rank of "[[Prime (rank)|Prime]]".</ref>

==See also==
* [[Unicron's creator|Unicron's creator in 2005 IDW continuity]]

==References==
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Transformers Animated season 4

2025-03-30T19:15:14Z

Cosmos the Great: fixed 'Habsro' typo

[[File:AllSparkAlmanacII-SeasonFourAutobotLine-Up.jpg|right|thumb|upright=3.5|Mockup illustration for the season 4 Autobot lineup, modifying the character designs with influences from the [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]]; Ratchet is recoloured, Ironhide's new body is based on Sentinel Prime's with his black Movie colors, while Optimus Prime gains a flame motif, and Bumblebee symmetrical racing stripes.]]'''''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]''''' came to an end with its third season, but it wasn't always intended to be that way! Various plans existed for a '''fourth season''' that would have continued the story of the series and taken it in a new direction.

==Early plans==
When originally plotting what the show's fourth season would be about, story editor [[Marty Isenberg]] envisioned its action as being split between Cybertron and Earth. The majority of the season would be set on the Transformers' homeworld, but the appearance of new [[energon]] deposits on Earth caused by shards of the [[AllSpark]] would require the Autobots to continue defending the planet against the energon-starved Decepticons' evil intentions as well. With Megatron's story considered effectively finished after the third season, it was planned for [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] to serve as the season's major villain, having abandoned her search for a cure for her [[technorganic]] condition, and now seeking to transform the rest of the Cybertronian race into organic-machine hybrids like herself. Megatron, meanwhile, would have been a secondary villain, imprisoned after the events of the season three finale, but now manipulating [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] from behind bars, à la {{w|Hannibal Lecter}}, as the egotistical Autobot competed with [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] to become the deceased [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]]'s true successor and ruler of Cybertron.

Other plot threads running throughout the season would have included [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]'s ghost occasionally making contact with the Autobots from within the AllSpark; [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] struggling to find a place for himself on a Cybertron that saw him only as a weapon; and [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] beginning [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]]'s Cybertronian education.

Potential ideas for episodes discussed by Isenberg, [[Matt Youngberg]], and [[Derrick J. Wyatt]], at this early stage included:
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Trial of Megatron"'''
|ShortSummary=A season premiere of potentially two or three episodes in length. Megatron tricks Sentinel Prime into making his trial a big, splashy public affair to create a cover for a new Decepticon plot he has masterminded from prison, which the Autobots only just manage to thwart.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Mirror Mirror"'''
|ShortSummary=While attempting to transwarp back to Earth, Optimus's team are catapulted into a [[Shattered Glass Animated|parallel universe]] where Autobots are evil and Decepticons are good. Based on the [[BotCon]]-original [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|''Shattered Glass'']] mirror universe concept, this idea was originally conceived for season three, but was dropped when "[[TransWarped]]" was expanded to three episodes.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"What a Tangled Web We Weave"'''
|ShortSummary=While Blackarachnia builds up her technorganic [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] army in the present, flashbacks tell the story of how she came to join the Decepticons in the past.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"S.T.E.A.M."'''
|ShortSummary=This episode would have revisited one of the earliest ideas Isenberg had for the show, which was included in the series bible even before the production of season one: the anti-robotic vigilante group, '''S'''ave '''T'''he '''E'''arth '''A'''nd '''M'''ankind, who believe [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Sumdac]]'s robot revolution and the coming of the Autobots to spell the end for humanity, and use steampunk technology to fight them. This adventure was to see them run afoul of the returning [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] (accompanied by some new minions), forcing the Autobots to save them.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Land of the Mini-Cons"'''
|ShortSummary=In this ''Gulliver's Travels'' pastiche, another transwarp mishap dumps [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] on a planet populated by [[Mini-Con]]s, who worship him as a god.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Total Devastation"'''
|ShortSummary=The [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]] find a way to combine into [[Devastator (Animated)|Devastator]], giving them the muscle to ensure their control over Earth's new energon deposits. They come up against competition from [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]], who has designs on using the energon to make herself Decepticon leader. The Autobots call on the help of [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] to settle things. Though not mentioned in the original document, statements from multiple staff members all agree that their original plan for the ''Animated'' incarnation of Devastator was that Bulkhead would be captured by the Constructicons and forced to merge with them as an unwilling part of the combiner.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Bumble Prime"'''
|ShortSummary=A mysterious villain named the Time Trucker (based on Hasbro employee [[Steve Drucker]]) shows Bumblebee a possible future where he leads the Autobots in fighting side-by-side with the Decepticons—led by [[Galvatron (disambiguation)|Galvatron]]!—against the zombie-like Predacons, created by an AllSpark-powered technorganic virus that the Autobots must stop Blackarachnia unleashing in the present. This episode was another originally proposed for season three.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"It Came From Cybertron"'''
|ShortSummary=Previously proposed for both seasons two ''and'' three but dropped each time, this goofy adventure would have been about an Autobot coming to Earth with an important message for Optimus Prime. But after scanning a flying saucer as his alternate mode from a B-movie set, he suffers amnesia, and comes to believe he is really an alien invader named [[Cosmos (Animated)|Cosmos]].
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Energon Farm?"'''
|ShortSummary=Seeking to escape Optimus and Sentinel's fight for the position of Magnus for a while, Bulkhead returns to the Energon farm on which he was raised, with [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]] tagging along, only to find the farm has become a Decepticon target.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Arachnus Prime"'''
|ShortSummary=The Time Trucker gives Optimus Prime the chance to alter the past, and save Elita-1 from ever becoming Blackarachnia. However, the end result is that ''Optimus'' becomes a technorganic spider-bot instead, creating a new future where Elita leads the Autobots.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Predacons Unite"'''
|ShortSummary=In the two-part season finale, Blackarachnia's Predacons attack Cybertron, and Sentinel agrees to ally with Megatron to defeat them. But Optimus realises that the Decepticon leader is only playing the Autobots and Predacons off against each other so that he and his forces can conquer the planet.
}}
|}

==Hasbro steps in==
The success of the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]] quickly put a crimp in these plans (as well the poor sales of Blackarchnia's toy). To ride the wave of movie popularity, Hasbro executives [[Aaron Archer]] and [[Samantha Lomo]] pushed for the fourth season would have to maintain a degree of similarity to the film, which meant that Megatron had to be the main villain, and its action had to be predominantly set on Earth. Furthermore, the Autobot team membership had to be changed, removing [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] and adding [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] and [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide]], to match the Autobot line-up from the movie. Other Hasbro mandates included a larger role for Mini-Cons as Trypticon Prison Guards, and Optimus and Megatron being upgraded into new forms based on toys that were in the process of being designed: Optimus would combine with his trailer into a "[[Powermaster]]" form, and Megatron would be rebuilt into a triple-changing body, called "Marauder Megatron."

Incorporating these requirements into their original plans for the season, the ''Animated'' team came up with a revised list of thirteen proposed episodes.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Trial of Megatron"'''
|ShortSummary=Using his trial as a cover to hide his scheming, Megatron seizes control of the Mini-Con guards of Kaon prison. At his command, the Mini-Cons reformat the city, allowing Megatron to launch Kaon itself into space, and head for Earth. While Bulkhead and Sari remain behind on Cybertron to help deal with the aftermath of the disaster, Optimus Prime (now equipped with Powermaster Armour) and the rest of his team, with Ironhide in tow, pursue Megatron back to Earth.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Turf War"'''
|ShortSummary=A reworked version of "Total Devastation," dropping Omega Supreme, and incorporating the concepts of Ironhide acclimating to life on Earth, Bumblebee adjusting to life without Bulkhead, and explicitly establishing that the rival faction of Decepticons is lead by Slipstream and a resurrected [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]. It's not clear exactly how the original concept for Devastator would have been made to fit with the season's revised setup, given Bulkhead was no longer on Earth to become part of the combiner.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"This is Why I Hate Organics"'''
|ShortSummary=Rattletrap finds himself on Earth, surrounded by the one thing he fears: organics. He manages to scan an Earth vehicle mode, but he quickly finds himself a target: the Autobots want to arrest him, while the Decepticons Megatron betrayed and abandoned during the events of "Trial of Megatron" want to use him to gain access to Kaon to take revenge on their former leader.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Mirror, Mirror"'''
|ShortSummary=Reworked from the earlier proposal for a ''Shattered Glass''-themed episode, this take on the concept saw Bulkhead and Sari transported to the mirror universe when attempting to rejoin the other Autobots who had already returned to Earth.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Gremlins in the Gears"'''
|ShortSummary=The Mini-Cons who run Kaon are on the loose and causing all kinds of havoc in Detroit by disassembling all machinery they come across, including the Autobots. To save their friends, Ratchet and [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]] must team up to stop the renegade Mini-Cons.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"What a Tangled Web We Weave"'''
|ShortSummary=Modified from the original propsal for the episode, this version of Blackarachnia's story would have also detailed how she rebuilt [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] into a Triple Changer, planting the seeds for her to do the same to Megatron later in the season.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"S.T.E.A.M."'''
|ShortSummary=Essentially unchanged from the original proposal for the episode.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"It Came from Planet Cybertron"'''
|ShortSummary=In this version of the three-times-proposed Cosmos episode, the "important message" he was bringing to Optimus Prime apparently warned of a traitor in the Autobot ranks, setting up the events of later episode "Process of Elimination."
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Triple Threat"'''
|ShortSummary=Blackarachnia upgrades Megatron into a [[Megatron (Animated)#Other|new triple-changing form]], but like Blitzwing before him, the process leaves him with an unstable personality, and he becomes a one-'bot army, blowing away anything and anyone in his path, with the Autobots powerless to stop him.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Allspark-alypse Now!"'''
|ShortSummary=When Sentinel comes to Earth intending to use the AllSpark to kill Megatron, Prowl's ghost must possess the Cybertronians animated by shards of the AllSpark to warn Optimus that Sentinel's plan risks destroying the Earth itself.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Process of Elimination"'''
|ShortSummary=Bumblebee investigates a series of deadly attacks on his old boot camp platoon, who are being picked off by a mysterious assailant. All signs point to either [[Wasp|Waspinator]] or [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]]... but when ''they'' too are attacked, the mystery deepens! It turns out the culprit is really [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper]]; back when Shockwave was undercover in Autobot bootcamp, he uploaded a Trojan Horse virus into Cliffjumper that would compell him to eliminate all evidence if Shockwave was ever found out. Now, the virus is affecting his mind, and Bumblebee must stop him before he self-destructs!
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Megatron Must Be Destroyed!" Part 1'''
|ShortSummary=As Megatron's plan to reformat Earth into a new Decepticon homeworld reaches fruition, the Autobots must join forces with Slipstream and Starscream's Decepticons, Blackarachnia's Predacons, and the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobot]]s to defeat Megatron once and for all. They seem to defeat Megatron... but it turns out that the Decepticon leader has created many duplicates of himself as a distraction!
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"Megatron Must Be Destroyed!" Part 2'''
|ShortSummary=Powermaster Optimus Prime defeats the real Megatron, only for Megatron to then download his mind into the city of Kaon itself. Using Blackarachnia's technorganic virus, Megatron has the city begin to grow to cover Earth. Vague, unfinalised notes state that the episode would have wrapped up with Sari discovering a deeper connection between herself and Blackarachnia, Sentinel redeeming himself, and Optimus defeating Megatron and saving Earth once again.
}}
|}

=="Trial of Megatron" expanded==
[[File:Uplink and Trac-Tor concept.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.25|Eric Seibenaler's designs for Uplink and Trac-Tor.]]

At Hasbro's request, Marty Isenberg expanded "Trial of Megatron," into a three-part premiere, for which he wrote a complete "outline" (an act-by-act, scene-by-scene breakdown describing the plot and story beats, action scenes, character arcs and sample dialogue). The outline made some notable changes to the story; most significantly, where Sari was originally intended to remain on Cybertron with Bulkhead, in the outline, she accompanies Prime's team back to Earth. How these changes would have affected subsequent episodes (in this case, "Mirror, Mirror") is unknown, as "Trial" was the only story developed beyond a basic premise.

Isenberg's outlines for these episodes went unseen until 2019, when he was invited to UK-based ''Transformers'' convention [[unofficial conventions|TFNation]], and it was arranged to turn the outlines into an exclusive pre-recorded "script-reading" event. Isenberg was able to get the entire regular cast of the cartoon (save for [[Tara Strong]], and guest star [[Judd Nelson]]) to reprise their roles, and [[Eric Siebenaler]] even created brand new designs for three new characters featured in the episodes—Uplink, Trac-Tor and an ''Animated'' version of [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]—which were used by the convention organisers to create artwork to accompany the reading. The script-reading was initially strictly exclusive to the convention, but two years later, the feature was livestreamed via YouTube as part of TFNation's 2021 "online convention" (held in place of a regular event due to the {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}}), featuring even more accompanying artwork compared to the original recording. Thanks to these two events, TFWiki has been able to create full article write-ups for each of the three parts:

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
{{Episode list
|Title='''"[[Trial of Megatron, Part 1]]"'''
|ShortSummary=His victory over Megatron had made Optimus Prime the popular choice to replace Sentinel as Cybertron's new, permanent Magnus, but Sentinel isn't afraid to play dirty to stay in power. Meanwhile, Sari begins her Cybertronian education under Arcee, raising new questions about her mysterious origins.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"[[Trial of Megatron, Part 2]]"'''
|ShortSummary=As Cybertron comes under attack from Strika's Decepticons, Sentinel arranges a public show trial for Megatron, which the cunning Decepticon leader uses to his advantage.
}}
{{Episode list
|Title='''"[[Trial of Megatron, Part 3]]"'''
|ShortSummary=Megatron launches the city of Kaon from Cybertron and sets course for Earth, with a Powermaster-enhanced Optimus Prime and his new team in hot pursuit.
}}
|}

==Cancellation and legacy==
Ultimately, a combination of factors—not least of all, Hasbro's desire to launch [[Hub Network|their own network]] and develop a new show for it—led to ''Animated'' season 4 being cancelled, and the planned toys going unmade. In 2010, the ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' included information about several of the fourth season's unmade episodes; then, in 2016, an article written by Derrick J. Wyatt himself for [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 71|issue #71 of the Collectors' Club magazine]] provided the full run-down of episodes from the second, revised list of concepts after Hasbro changed the show's direction. These lists were supplemented over time by the creators' interviews and fan-interactions, until eventually, the full, original documents themselves were uncovered between 2022 and 2023.

However, it's important to state that these episode lists represent only ''ideas'' for what would have been in the season. There is no guarantee that they would have all met with Hasbro approval, or that they wouldn't simply have been altered and redrafted by the creators themselves as time went on, as perhaps best illustrated by the way Isenberg's "Trial of Megatron" outlines made changes that contradicted the premises of later episodes. Even the "Trial" outlines themselves would have been subject to alteration during production! Thus, it must be understood that what you see in this article does not necessarily represent exactly what would have been seen on TV, even if the season had gone ahead; in particular, the Collectors' Club magazine article lists ''fifteen'' proposed episodes (the thirteen concepts from the revised episode list, ''and'' the expanded three-part version of "Trial of Megatron"), and ''Animated'' seasons were only thirteen episodes in length, meaning two of them would almost certainly never have been made.

Derrick J. Wyatt was especially passionate about ''Animated'', and strove to keep it alive with new artwork and allusions to unseen stories that he posted online before his death in 2021. But again, it must be stressed that just because Derrick wanted to do an idea, that doesn't mean it would have been done. Perhaps the most notable example of this is that, while Wyatt claimed that he always knew exactly what he wanted Sari's true origin to be, in contrast, Isenberg says the team never definitively decided upon an answer. In the Club Magazine article, Wyatt specifically ''omitted'' information from the planning document; it stated that Sari discovered a connection between herself and Blackarachnia, but Wyatt removed Blackarachnia's name and mentioned only that Sari discovered a connection to "someone familiar." Of course, whether this represents Derrick having a different idea, or merely wanting to preserve a little more of the mystery around the story in the hopes of getting to tell it in full in the future, we'll sadly never know.

His passion, coupled with his distinctive art style being the most iconic aspect of the series, has led to a tendency among fans to treat Wyatt's word as more definitive that it ever truly was, as if he were the ultimate authority and had the final say on the world of ''Animated'', when that simply wasn't true. Additionally, it's apparent that Wyatt was always coming up with new ideas for ''Animated'' lore long after the show was cancelled, and that many tidibits of lore he mentioned in conversation online over the years were not actually conceived or discussed during the making of the show itself. None the less, several of his more recent works have been misinterpreted by fans as definite plans for the season; for instance, the designs of [[Inferno (Animated)|Inferno]] and [[Antagony (Animated)|Antagony]] featured in the AllSpark Almanac were not made for the show, but were invented years later as potential toy ideas for BotCon, which is why they were simply recolors of Waspinator with new heads. This continued BotCon-baiting method of character design created a recurring phenomenon in subsequent years wherein new ''Animated'' characters wound up often being retools/recolors of existing ones, when in reality, if they had ever been in the show, they would have had original designs of their own.

==Notes==
*Resurfaced documents mention that Sentinel Prime's face and shell would've been mangled following ''The Trial of Megatron'', but he'd have refused repairs, not wanting to forget who’s responsible, and become obsessed with taking Megatron offline. Derrick imagined him with an eyepatch, and his lance as a harpoon.
*Derrick had the idea that Sentinel may have hired Lockdown to hunt Megatron.
*In an early outline of "TransWarped", under its original title 'Homecoming', Sari would've come to suspect Megatron played a role in the her mysterious protoform that appeared in Sumdac's lab. This was originally envisioned to be followed up on early in ''The Trial of Megatron'', as Sari would've visited Megatron in prison to question him. The Decepticon leader would've denied having a protoform in his possession when he crashed to Earth. This scene was cut prior to ''The Trial of Megatron'''s outline, likely in response to the setup being cut from "TransWarped".

Other unproduced episode ideas spoken of over the years include:
*"Trukk. vs. Munky", in which Blackarachnia would have created [[Primal Major|Optimus Primal]] as a technorganic clone of Optimus Prime. Mentioned by Derrick J. Wyatt at during his panel at [[Unofficial conventions|Auto Assembly 2010]], this episode was actually proposed for the second season, and did not make it in any official lists of proposed episodes for the fourth season.
*A {{w|David Lynch}}-inspired episode featuring [[Buster Witwicky]] as a [[Sector Seven]] agent in the vein of [[Seymour Simmons]] and [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]]. Also mentioned at Wyatt's Auto Assembly panel, indications are that he had this idea in mind for a while, but, again, it never made it into any official proposed lists.
*A Halloween episode that would pay homage to the ''Batman: The Animated Series'' episode 'Almost Got 'Im', which would've seen the Autobots sit around the campfire and tell ghost stories about [[Unicron]]. In a conversation between Aaron Archer and ''Animated'' superfan Keyan Carlile, Archer alleges artwork of the Autobots around the fire was even produced. Marty Isenberg, however, is adamant that he had never heard of this episode concept and suspects Derrick may have been shy to pitch it to him due to Isenberg's personal distaste for Unicron.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Tfa s4 original1.jpg|Page 1 of the original list of season 4 premilinary episode ideas.
File:Tfa s4 original2.jpg|Page 2 of the original list of season 4 premilinary episode ideas.
File:Tfa s4 original3.jpg|Page 3 of the original list of season 4 premilinary episode ideas.
File:Tfa s4 revised1.jpg|Page 4 of the revised list of season 4 episode ideas (pages 1-3 not available), featuring thumbnail sketches by Wyatt for the ''Collectors Club'' magazine article.
File:Tfa s4 revised2.jpg|Page 5 of the revised list of season 4 episode ideas, also with Wyatt sketches.
File:AllSparkAlmanacII-PowermasterPrime.jpg|Orthographic drawings of Powermaster Optimus Prime toy
File:MarauderMegatron.jpg|Resin prototype of "Marauder" Megatron toy.
File:Htcc-71.jpg|Marauder Megatron headshot by Wyatt.
File:Animated Earth mode Ironhide.jpg|Ironhide's Earth-mode design; an alternate design from the concept sketch above, but still influenced by the [[Ironhide (Movie)|movie version of the character]].
File:TFAs4 kaon.jpg|Concept illustrations of Kaon blasting off from Cybertron and settling in [[Lake Erie]].
File:AnimatedDevastator.jpg|[[Devastator (Animated)|Devastator]] headshot.
File:Animatedtoy-HotShot.jpg|Resin prototype of [[Hot Shot (Animated)|Hot Shot]]'s toy.
File:TFAs4 bumbleprime.jpg|Wyatt's design for "Bumble Prime," which he would later submit as a possible look for the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' version of [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] when working on the early development of that show.
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At0OmPh_JoA Animated Season 4: What Could Have Been] — Extensive video by Keyan Carlile breaking down everything we know about Season 4, with input from Isenberg and Wyatt's close friend [[Josh Perez]], including fanart conceptualizing each episode.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOaCXawoE94 Animated Season 4: What SHOULD'VE Been] — A follow-up video by Carlile featuring more information obtained since the first video's publication.
[[Category: Animated]]
[[Category: Things that don't exist]]

Airachnid's specimens

2025-03-05T01:48:29Z

Cosmos the Great: /* Notes */ fixed spelling error

:''Airachnid's specimens are dead [[alien]]s from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:Airachnidspecimens.jpg|thumb|upright|300px|Thanks for the [[Elder God|nightmare fuel]]!]]

'''[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]'s specimens''' are the collected examples of [[Alien|species]] she has endangered, and stored aboard [[Airachnid's ship|her ship]].

[[Human]]s are next.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
[[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] entered the ship and saw Airachnid's collection. She fled in horror, realizing it could only be her old tormentor's work. During their confrontation, Airachnid explained she had left the Decepticons to pursue her hobby. [[Jack Darby]] destroyed the ship and the alien remains on board when he lit some leaked [[energon]]. {{storylink|Predatory}}

==Notes==
*According to the novelization [[Airachnid Attacks!]] her collection includes [[Nebulan|Nebulans]], [[Quintessons]] and [[Vok]]. They're probably not the guys in the picture.
*In the Japanese version of "Predatory", the nature of what Airachnid refers to as her "collection" was altered substantially. The images of the alien monsters were removed and, to fit Airachnid's modified Japanese interpretation, her collection was said to consist of the heads of "cute boys". She falls in love with [[Jack Darby|Jack]] at first sight and becomes intent on collecting him, though her pursuit was presented as being more romantic than sadistic. Airachnid seems more interested in seducing the young boy than killing him, even proposing marriage after catching him.

[[Category:Alien species]]
[[Category:Prime]]

Prevenge

2025-02-09T02:02:33Z

Cosmos the Great: /* Real-world references */ Misspelling of Skuxxoid in 8th bullet point.

{{episode
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'''Random Transformers are plucked from across the multiverse by a mysterious enemy with an indistinct plan for indeterminate revenge on unrelated victims.'''

==Synopsis==
In [[Griffin Rock]], [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] is holding down the fort at the [[Rescue Bot]]s' command center. Though he grumbles about being left on his own, he appreciates the peace and quiet... right up until a bizarre portal suddenly appears and sucks him in. Landing with a thump in a dark metal corridor in an unknown location, Blades soon finds that he has company when he is met by [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]], a bad-tempered [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] from another dimension, who has also been mysteriously abducted. Weapons emerge from the corridor walls, and Snarl encourages Blades to join him in hacking them up, while the Rescue Bot protests that just because he's named "Blades", it doesn't mean he owns any swords.

Elsewhere in the multiverse, on the starship ''[[Lost Light]]'', [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] is taking [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] through yet another excruciatingly boring lesson on the [[Autobot Code]]. Realizing that the little [[Autobot]]-in-training has dozed off, Magnus rouses him and begins chastizing him, at which point he too is sucked away into a vortex. Arriving in another dark corridor, Magnus finds himself paired up with [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]], whose uncharacteristically perky demeanor allows the law-bot to easily deduce that he hails from a negative-polarity universe. Ravage's antics quickly prove more than Magnus can bear, but "fortunately", [[autogun|autocannon]]s soon appear to start firing on them as well.

Meanwhile, in another time and place, [[Spychanger]]s [[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]] and [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]] attempt to stop the boastful [[Decepticon]] [[Wind Sheer (RID)|Wind Sheer]] from attacking a breakfast cereal packing plant, where he hopes to find an [[O-Part]] hidden in one of the specially-marked boxes. The two are held back by an avalanche of shredded wheat, at which point the floor collapses out from under Ironhide, and he disappears into a vortex lurking below. Upon his arrival in yet another corridor, he is greeted with some bemusement by the [[Maximal]] [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]], whose organic form causes him to mistake her for a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]. She dodges his over-dramatic anime attacks, and after realizing he's in a moralistic scenario warning about the dangers of prejudice, Ironhide calms down and offers to work with the annoyed Sonar to find a way out. Naturally, their way is barred by a congregation of [[alloygator]]s.

Finally, in another dimension just released on DVD at last, [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] is ''just'' about to learn the truth about [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]]'s origins when she is whisked away through another portal. She almost lands on the [[Mini-Con]] [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]], whose overblown independent streak immediately creates a rather standoffish atmosphere between the pair. Sureshock finds she can't [[Powerlinx]] to Arcee, but it turns out to not really matter, as there are no opponents or dangers in evidence—just a door that they go through.

Some time later, the eight 'bots meet in the middle of the corridor maze. Over Sonar's protests, Ultra Magnus establishes himself as the 'bot in charge, and confused introductions between everyone follow. Though unable to see or hear them, the group soon becomes aware that they are being observed by an invisible [[fandom|audience]]; the fourth wall, Arcee deduces, is particularly thin here. Just as they are trying to get to grips with this new twist, a mysterious voice suddenly addresses the 'bots, the unseen speaker revealing himself to be the architect of their present situation, all because he hates the Autobots. Blades, Ravage, and Sonar try to point out that they aren't technically Autobots, but the voice is having none of it, and invites them all to "play a little game". As the 'bots ready for an attack, Blades again tries to point out that he doesn't have any weapons, but it soon becomes a moot point, as the voice's promised "[[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] horde" turns out to be just one, sickly specimen with [[rust rash]]. Suitably embarrassed, the voice instead tries to get the Transformers to fight to the death: Snarl is okay with the idea, Sureshock keeps flip-flopping because she doesn't want to agree with anyone, and Blades is just baffled and horrified in general by the idea of ''physically battling'' someone. The voice claims he has a [[Dark Energon]] bomb primed to go off if they refuse, but Arcee, with a little help from a confused Magnus, bluffs him into allowing them into an "Ancient Autobot pre-battle huddle" so they can come up with some ideas to escape and end the silliness. After some deliberation, they conclude they have been written into a corner, at which point the fourth wall completely collapses and the audience comes into view. The team turns to look with annoyance at the story's writers, demanding to know how they're supposed to get out of this ridiculous situation; [[Greg Sepelak|one of them]] encourages them to turn to the next page in their scripts, but as they're busy doing so, he bolts from the room at high speed. Nonetheless, the next page of script ''does'' contain the answer, and they carry on acting it out...

Taking stock of their resources, the 'bots realise that there are no scientists among them, in what seems like a deliberate omission on their mysterious host's part. Using the experience he has had with mad scientists as a guideline, Blades fakes some scientific gobbledegook that convinces the villain his bomb is going to malfunction and destroy them all—forcing the voice to admit he doesn't even ''have'' a bomb. Exasperated, the enigmatic villain reveals himself to be the [[Skuxxoid]]—though only Snarl recognizes him, forcing Sureshock to quickly consult [[TFWiki.Net]] in order to fill everyone else in. The alien explains that he was seeking revenge against the Transformers for being constantly dismissed; Magnus assumes he was targeting random 'bots so that things would not be traced back to him, but the Skuxxoid sheepishly admits that, no, it was because the home-made transporter he bought on the Internet didn't come with instructions. Arcee tries to show the Skuxxoid some compassion, asking him name, but the reptilian has gone by "the Skuxxoid" for so long, he can't actually remember. Tired of the talking, Snarl grabs the alien and punts him over the horizon.

The "threat" removed, everyone tries to figure out how to get home. Sonar realizes that wherever they are, it's a place that operates on laws that are inherently ridiculous and contrived, and Ironhide hits on a solution: all the cartoons his human friend [[Koji Onishi|Koji]] watches reach a happy ending when everyone stands around and laugh at a dumb joke, so the group tentatively tries it out...

...and Ultra Magnus appears back on the ''Lost Light''! He finds he's only been gone for six seconds, and makes Tailgate vow that they never speak of his disappearance again.

Back on Griffin Rock, Blades reappears, though he can't help but feel that his adventure was missing some kind of character-building moral lesson at its end. He concludes that the lesson is that sometimes, weird stuff just happens... a lesson proven true by the sudden appearance of Ravage, who wishes everyone a happy 30th anniversary!

==Featured characters==
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|h1=[[Autobot]]s/[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'' [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (2)
*[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (3)
*[[2005 IDW continuity]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (4)
*2005 IDW continuity [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] (5)
*[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon]] [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]] (8)
*2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon [[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]] (9)
*''Beast Wars'' [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]] (10)
*''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] (12)
*[[Dreamwave Armada continuity|Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity]] [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (13)

|h2=[[Decepticon]]s|c2=
*''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (fiction)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]] (6)
*2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon [[Wind Sheer (RID)|Wind Sheer]] (7)

|c3=
*[[Pete Sinclair]] (16)
*[[Greg Sepelak]] (17)
*[[Trent Troop]] (18)

|c4=
*Narrator (1)
*[[Alloygator]]s (11)
*Menacing voice/[[Skuxxoid]] (14)
*A lone sickly [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] (15)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Ultra Magnus:''' "Now, on to regulation 38-86-B, long-form application for the requisition of weaponized cybertronic livestock... Tailgate? Tailgate!" 
'''Tailgate:''' "Gah! Wh- I’m sorry Ultra Magnus, I seem to have blacked out for reasons that I cannot possibly fathom. Maybe I should go have [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] run a scan, I’ll be right b-" 
'''Ultra Magnus:''' "Oh no you don’t! This is important information you need to know if you’re going to become an Autobot! How do you expect to order a dozen hen-grenades in a war zone if you don’t know how to fill out the proper forms?!" 
'''Tailgate:''' "I hope I never have to find out." 
'''Ultra Magnus:''' "You’re three klicks behind enemy lines, the only source of ordinance is a nearby robochicken farm, and its owner is demanding your credentials! What are you going to do, soldier? Hope your problems just get sucked away into a convenient dimensional vortex?" 
''(Vortex opens opens, sucking Magnus in)'' 
'''Ultra Magnus:''' "This doesn’t get you out of homewooorrrkkkk..."

"I really hope those missiles of yours don’t fire friendship or some such nonsense."
:—'''Ultra Magnus''' on Ravage's armament

"I’m Arcee. Former teacher, current sword-haver. No one’s tardy to MY classes. Well, okay, usually, I introduce myself with, "Hello, I’m Arcee, and I’m... The Girl," but here I might finally have a conversation that passes the Bechdel Test."
:—'''Arcee''' introduces herself to Sureshock

'''Ultra Magnus:''' "You there!" 
'''Snarl:''' "Oh great. Authority figure." 
'''Blades:''' "Oh, wonderful! An authority figure!"

'''Blades:''' "Fight to the death? That doesn’t even make sense! You can’t get so angry with family or coworkers that you just drop dead. Or can you? That sounds awful! New plan, no one do that!" 
'''Ironhide:''' "Kid... he means fight as in battle. With guns and fists and swords." 
'''Snarl:''' "Me Snarl let Blades borrow Snarl’s sword." 
'''Blades:''' "What?! Why would you do that?" 
'''Menacing voice:''' "To resolve conflict! Pay attention!" 
'''Blades:''' "That’s a funny way to learn a valuable lesson about responsibility and teamwork!"

'''Skuxxoid:''' "I did it. I did it all!" 
'''All:''' ''(gasp)'' 
'''Ultra Magnus:''' "It's..." 
'''Sonar:''' "A lizardy pig-man in a belly shirt?" 
'''Ironhide:''' "An orc with a skin condition?" 
'''Blades:''' "The evil sorcerer Ganon! That explains everything! Does anyone have a silver arrow?"

'''Arcee:''' "So.. what is your name?" 
'''Skuxxoid:''' "Uh... Steve- no, no. Err... Thhhhhheloneous, no… I remember! THEODORE, Theodore P. Skuxxoid? Does that sound right?"

==Notes==
*The cast:
** [[Parvesh Cheena]]: Blades, Wind Sheer
** [[Hal Rayle]]: Snarl, Skuxxoid
** [[Jack Angel]]: Ultra Magnus
** [[Susan Blu]]: Arcee, Tailgate
** [[Morgan Lofting]]: Ravage
** [[Michael McConnohie]]: Ironhide, Hot Shot
** [[Samantha Newark]]: Sonar, Sureshock
* Characters mentioned but not seen include: [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], [[Cody Burns|Cody]], [[Graham Burns|Graham]], [[Kade Burns|Kade]], [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], other [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]], Magnus' [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]], Ravage's [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], Sonar's [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]], [[Jim Lee]], [[Ironhide (WFC)|everybody]] [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|else's]] [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|version]] [[Ironhide (SG)|of]] [[Ironhide (Animated)|an]] [[Ironhide (Armada)|Ironhide]], Sureshock's [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], [[Primus]], and [[Koji Onishi|Koji]].

===Transformers references===
* As usual with these BotCon script readings, some light ribbing of Transformers media takes place:
** Blades is confused by the violence all the others are so-willing to partake in.
** The scene on the ''Robots in Disguise'' world has a strange, wacky scheme from Wind Sheer involving a cereal packing planet, and he spouts off ''{{w|Digimon}}'' dub-style bad puns. Ironhide notes it isn't the weirdest one he's seen this week.
** Ironhide shouts his attacks as he did in the ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon, much to the confusion of Sonar.
** Before being sucked away, Arcee was being told by Sari Sumdac of her super-secret origins which hadn't been revealed due to ''Animated'' ending, and still hasn't been told to this day.
** Arcee comments on Sureshock's Dreamwave-derived over-detailing, prompting Sureshock to comment on Arcee's "minimalist detailing, odd angles, and lack of a nose."
** And, on an extra meta note, everybody gets sent home by laughing at the end.
** Blades is disappointed he didn't learn a character-building message.
* While lamenting the absence of other characters, Blades specifically namechecks [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], [[Cody Burns|Cody]], [[Graham Burns|Graham]], and [[Kade Burns]], growing progressively more irritated at their absence—all characters whose actors had been present at BotCon for a ''Rescue Bots'' panel earlier in the day, but who had left in the interim.
* When being abducted by the portal, Blades lets out a monotonous "aaaa," a meta-joke about "[[dull surprise]]", which plagued the Dreamwave-era of Transformers comics.
* Snarl notes he was "smashing Sweeps" when he was spirited away, perhaps a reference to the character's barely-detectable presence in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', in which he appears during a battle with the Sweeps at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], then vanishes for almost the entire remainder of the film.
* Blades finds the notion of an Autobot turning into a dinosaur unbelievable, a crack at the upcoming ''Rescue Bots'' toys and episodes which grant the show's characters dinosaur alternate modes.
* Ultra Magnus started teaching Tailgate classes on the Autobot Code in [[How Ratchet Got His Hands Back|''More than Meets the Eye'' #5]].
* Ultra Magnus states during his lecture on regulations that under certain circumstances, you can fire in the presence of civilians, so long as 58% of them are wearing hard hats, a crack at the original ''The Transformers'' cartoon, and how human in the show would wear hard hats regardless of profession.
* Ravage comments that Ultra Magnus has a face; his universe's Ultra Magnus doesn't.
* Wind Sheer was a toy-only Decepticon from the ''Robots in Disguise'' line; this is his first appearance in fiction.
* Wind Sheer's looking for an [[O-Part]] in a cereal pack plant; O-Parts were the main McGuffin of the ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon.
* The script uses the two-word spelling of "Spy Changer" that was only used on the packaging of [[2002]]–[[2003]] [[KB Toys]]-exclusive releases of the first six ''Robots in Disguise'' Basic class [[Spychanger]] toys and on the [[2004]]–[[2006]] KB Toys/dollar store-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Spy Changers' packaging. The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon originally used the single-word "Spychanger" spelling (as seen in the episode title "[[Spychangers to the Rescue]]").
* Ironhide mistakes Sonar for a Predacon; all the Predacons besides [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] in ''Robots in Disguise'' were redecos of ''Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal 2]] toys.
* From his name, Sonar believes Ironhide ought to be an elephant, referring to [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|''Beast Wars'' Ironhide]].
* Ironhide and Sonar go up against a corridor filled with [[alloygator]]s; alloygators were originally mentioned in [[BotCon 2007]]'s "[[Games of Deception]]".
* The narrator notes that Arcee's home universe has finally been released on DVD; up until that year, ''Animated'' only had its first two seasons released.
* Sureshock's independent personality originates from her bio in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile series. She seems to ''be'' the Dreamwave incarnation of Sureshock, given a remark Arcee makes about all the "little lines" she's covered with.
* Sureshock calls Arcee a "[[Bulk]]," slang for larger Transformers from ''Micron Legends/Armada'' mini-comic ''Linkage''. She tries to powerlinx with her, only to find she doesn't have a port.
* Arcee wields swords now; her toy came with them, but she never got around to using them in the show.
* Ironhide refers to himself as a ninja, which is what he and the other [[Spychanger]]s were in the original Japanese ''Car Robots'' version of his series, but which was otherwise left out of the English ''Robots in Disguise'' version.
* Blades notes that he has met two dinosaurs, referring to the pterodactyl and prehistoric fish the Rescue Bots encountered in "[[What Rises Above]]".
* The Skuxxoid's Sharkticon has [[rust rash]], a disease originally mentioned in the Marvel ''The Transformers'' comic.
* The Skuxxoid claims to have a "[[Dark Energon]] bomb"; Dark Energon was introduced in the "Aligned" continuity.
* The Skuxxoid, as the story says, comes from the third season of ''The Transformers'' cartoon.
* Ironhide reckons that the script reading makes "less sense than that whole deal with the Buddha statue," referring to the events of ''Robots in Disguise'' episode "[[The Ultimate Robot Warrior]]".
* Sonar is miffed that she has to go back to where she was; namely, the middle of an explosion, as seen in 3H Productions ''Wreckers'' comic "[[Betrayal]]"

===Real-world references===
* The story takes its name from a "{{w|They Might Be Giants}}" song, favorites of the authors.
* Several times throughout the story, Ravage comments on events using the "{{w|Doge (meme)|Doge}}" meme format.
* Wind Sheer's scheme may also be a reference to the [[Fandom:simpsons:The Metal Krusty-O|jagged metal Krusty-O]] that [[Fandom:simpsons:'Round Springfield|Bart Simpson inadvertently swallowed]].
* Arcee blames the wrong Lee for Sureshock's overly-detailed armor: rather than [[Pat Lee|Pat]], she figures it's [[Jim Lee|Jim]]'s fault. Jim Lee had picked up a reputation for covering things with unnecessary "little lines" after he redesigned many DC Comics superhero costumes for {{w|the New 52}} reboot a few years prior.
* Sureshock's depiction in this story (written with input from David Willis) takes some inspiration from Willis' character Malaya Eugenio, from ''Shortpacked!'' and ''Dumbing of Age''.
* Arcee hopes her conversation with Sureshock will finally allow her to past the {{w|Bechdel test}}.
* When the Skuxxoid invites the 'bots to "play a little game", Ironhide is reminded of three things: "thermonuclear war" (a reference to the movie ''{{w|WarGames}}''), "the application of a hacksaw to an ankle" (as in the movie ''{{w|Saw (2004 film)|Saw}}''), and "really annoying cell phone ads" (the {{w|Verizon}} ads on {{w|Blip (website)|Blip}}, which was a web series platform used by, among other things, writers Sepelak and Troop's own show, ''The Isle Of Rangoon'').
* Ironhide believed the Skuxxoid was an {{w|Orc}} with a skin condition. Orcs are sometimes depicted in fiction as humanoids with faces resembling those of pigs or boars.
* Blades believed the Skuxxoid is {{w|Ganon}}, porcine antagonist of ''{{w|The Legend of Zelda}}'' video game series, and hopes someone has a [http://zeldawiki.org/Silver_Arrow Silver Arrow] to best him with.
* Sureshock consults [[TFWiki.Net|this wiki]] to find out who the Skuxxoid is.
* The Skuxxoid claims he got his dimensional transporter off of {{w|Etsy}}.

===Other trivia===
* Hal Rayle plays the Skuxxoid, due to the generally agreed on belief that he voiced the Skuxxoid in the third season of ''The Transformers''. A few years later, however, internal documents from Marvel Productions would reveal that [[Corey Burton]] was the one who played the character.

==External links==
* [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2d94b3_botcon-june-22nd-2014-script-reading_tv "Prevenge" live recording on Dailymotion]

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Commercial/Generation 1

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Cosmos the Great: /* 1987 */ Fixed spelling error in Rebirth, third paragraph, under Weirdwolf Commercial, 1987 section.

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[[File:Hasbrooldlogo.jpg|left|75px|thumb|And if I had a hammer....]]
[[File:OptimusMagnusCommercialChange.JPG|right|upright=1.4|thumb|The Halloween masks were weak this year.]]
[[File:Kid to Galvatron.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Transforms from child to robot and back!]]
Generation 1's stylized and somewhat dated '''commercials''' played a huge part in propelling the [[Transformers brand]] to household name status (after all, they reached audiences who weren't actively looking for robots). As the [[theme song]] played over many of them, they are also responsible for the jingle's status as a mid-80s icon.
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Generation 1 commercials would commonly start with a short sequence of original cel animation, then cut to two or more boys in the 7 to 10-year-old range playing with the toys. [[Victor Caroli]] and another narrator (here referred to as "The Other Guy") provided voice-overs to describe just how exciting the incredible new toys were. New voice acting from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] cast became incorporated into the animation featured in the commercials in 1985, and across 1986-87, the narration was partially replaced with various show characters narrating the adverts "in-universe" (Optimus Prime and Megatron in 1986, Ultra Magnus, Rodimus Prime, and Galvatron in 1987), but Caroli and The Other Guy were usually there at the end to affirm that the toys were "each sold separately", and Caroli returning to more full-length narration from 1988 onwards. Background music would feature the show's [[theme song]], but often with new lyrics about the toys in question. The lyrics had to stretch to fit the cadence of the song; sometimes they were jammed into a different melody altogether. Later background music would be completely new creations that still retained the feel of the show themes. Most of the early commercials had an animated segment at the end with Hasbro's logo being "hammered" by animated human hands onto the screen, often having Caroli saying "The Transformers. From Hasbro.".

[[File:Freaky Green Glowing Eyes.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb]]
The animated segments often featured high-quality art and animation. Some of the 1986 and 1987 animation was combined into a [[title sequence]] for "[[The Rebirth]]", the final three-part episode of the Generation 1 cartoon (they contrasted painfully with the lower-quality segments produced by [[AKOM]].) The short length of television commercials meant the animated sections were fast-paced, with characters speaking their lines very rapidly; within the context of the fictional world they portray, this could lead to some hilarious results, such as Jazz taking about 1/4th of a second to decide to become an Action Master. The animated segments would sometimes feature the voice actors from the cartoon; however, some such as Blaster had not been assigned a voice actor yet. Later segments required soundalikes for characters whose voice actors had died (Jazz) or were unavailable (Megatron). These spots were the only American animation produced for dozens of characters from the toyline's later years, and in [[Micromaster Combiner|a few cases]], remain their only fictional appearance ''ever''.

Toy segments would typically consist of jump cut filled sequences of the kids transforming the figures, followed by a big group battle. The transformation steps would be accompanied by loud clicking noises to emphasize the parts shifting into place. The kids would be shown playing with the figures in a variety of dioramas over the course of the line. From 1984 to 1986, the dioramas were rocky desert areas to reflect the areas of Earth that most of the cartoon and some of the comic took place in. As both the comic series and cartoon moved away from stories on Earth into being more of a space opera, the dioramas after 1987 reflected more alien looking worlds with bizarre terrain and sky colors.

Perhaps the most memorable aspect of the commercials featured one of the young actors staring very seriously into the camera, mouthing "Robots in disguise!" as his eyes glowed and/or his face transformed into that of a robot (based on Galvatron or Ultra Magnus.) Variants on the "kidmation" clip continued throughout Generation 1, most of these provided by [[Charlex]] in their visually distinct style. ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' dubbed this process "[[reverse-pretender technology]]."

Some of these commercials, along with some Takara Transformers ads, are available on the Sony DVD release of [[The Transformers: The Movie]]. Because of legal issues, the young actors' faces have now been blurred. A greater number of the commercials (of varying quality) were also available on the earlier [[Madman Entertainment]] release of The Transformers: The Movie in Australia, and their final collection of the Generation 1 cartoon complete with unblurred children. [[Shout! Factory]]'s "Matrix of Leadership" complete series collection of the Generation 1 cartoon, as well as some of their individual season sets, contains several Generation 1 commercials and the ad for Generation 2 Optimus Prime. Like Sony, the ads on the Shout! Factory set have blurred faces. The first season set's "Triple Changer: The Origins of the Transformers" featurette contains clips of the commercial for the ''The Transformers'' #1 comic.

{{note|Each commercial entry includes a transcript of its narration. There are a number of different conventions used to denote different types of speech. ''Italics'' are used to indicate when the narrator is speaking. "Quotes" denote non-narrative speech such as a character or actor talking in-universe, a sound effect from a toy, or an excerpt from a cartoon. {Curly braces} denote singing or rapping. [Square braces] indicate on-screen text narration.}}


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==1984==
First year toy commercials were structured a bit differently from what would become the norm for ''The Transformers''. With the exception of the re-worked Optimus Prime ad, they all started with stop motion animation of the featured toys with streaking effects added. This would then be followed by animation featuring early [[character model]]s, some of which would be revised for the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon itself]], most notably [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. The commercials were evidently produced before names for the toys had been finalized; no characters are ever referred to by name, and only Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Soundwave are specifically identified, being referred to as "the Autobot Commander," "the Decepticon leader," and "the Decepticon Communicator" respectively. The animation would be followed by jump cut sequences of the toys being transformed, a Kidmation clip and finally a scene showing four kids battling with the toys. The toy footage was filmed on a set that consisted of large mounds of red dirt in front of the porch of a house, with a dusky sky backdrop behind it. The sky, the color of the dirt and the architectural style of the house would seem to place it in the southwestern [[United States of America|United States]], no doubt related to that being the type of environment the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] was frequently depicted as having crashed into. Closeups of the toys tended to be filmed from lower angles/positions in order to use the dirt mounds as backdrops.

===Comic===
{{anchor|The Transformers #1}}
[[File:Earlymegatron.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|You've got to get up preeeetty early in 1984 to catch Megs with a black head.]]
*'''''The Transformers'' #1''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQCCO792xuw 30 sec]
:Production code: MP 1058, spot 177
:Animation: Fast pan-ins take us from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to [[Earth]], with a Decepticon ship attacking the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and forcing it to crash on Earth. The three [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] fly in, transform and attack a power plant. Three cars drive out to meet them, transforming into [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] joins the counter-attack, prompting the Autobots to take off into the sky. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrives out of an explosion cloud, transforming and firing. An image of [[The Transformers (issue)|the first issue]] cross-fades into view.
:Narration: Victor Caroli.
:Notes: Almost every element is an early production model. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] have strangely colored faces; Megatron is in his pre-animation black helmeted design; the Ark is a green-colored model with X-shaped wings; and the Decepticon ship resembles a flying aircraft carrier. In addition, the cover shown at the end differs greatly from the final one, notably with a more on-model Optimus Prime. This ad is, to date, the first known piece of Transformers television advertising. One recording shows that it aired at least as early as [[April 21]]st of 1984.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx_CDy43Ftg] - Ignore the title, the commercials for ''The Easter Parade'' and the Yankees' games place this ad break squarely on the day before Easter.</ref>
: ''It is a world transformed, where things are not what they seem. It is the world of the Transformers.'' {The Transformers! More than meets the eye! Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons. The Transformers! Robots in disguise. The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''The Transformers from Marvel Comics.''

===Toys===
{{anchor|Optimus Prime and Megatron}}
[[File:Megatron_G1_Commercial transformation.gif|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Megatron''' [http://youtu.be/26r6RrCkXGE&t=60 30 sec]
:Animation: Prowl, Sideswipe and Jazz transform to robot mode and launch into the air, flying past a cliff face. Optimus Prime rolls up to the edge of the cliff in vehicle mode then transforms to robot mode and jumps off. Megatron descends out of the glare of the sun, and opens fire.
:Narration: "The Transformers, from Hasbro", by The Other Guy.
:Kidmation: Buck-toothed kid mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
:Toy segment: Some very early 80s streaking effects as Optimus Prime is shown driving past a plateau and transforming with Starscream flying overhead. Toy segment proper starts with a jumpcut sequence of a buck-toothed kid transforming Optimus Prime before doing his Kidmation bit. Three other kids holding Starscream, Thundercracker and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] watch as the buck-toothed kid, holding Optimus Prime, rises up from behind a dirt mound situated between the three of them. More early 80's streaking effects as we see Megatron instantly transform on top of a plateau.
:{The Transformers! More than meets the eye! Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons. The Transformers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} "Attack the Autobot Commander!" "Call in the Decepticon leader!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''The Transformers. From Hasbro.''

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[[File:Starscreamg1early.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Starscream in his Ramjet suit.]]
*'''Autobot Cars and Decepticon Planes''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26r6RrCkXGE&t=90 30 sec]
:Animation: In the desert, the Seekers strafe Prowl, Sideswipe and Jazz, who transform and fire back; the three jets transform, land, and grapple with the Autobots, while three more Seekers fly past in [[robot mode]].
:Narration: "The Transformers, from Hasbro", by The Other Guy.
:Kidmation: Bowl haircut kid mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
:Toy segment: More streaking effects as the toys are shown instantly changing from vehicle to robot. At the beginning, Starscream transforming and landing on a plateau. At the end of the ad, Jazz and Sideswipe drive along a curving and descending road before transforming, the same road Optimus is seen driving past in the previous ad. Toy segment proper starts with a jumpcut sequence of...something. It's probably intended to be his transformation to plane mode, but the last step shows his wings being positioned for robot mode. Anyhoo, this is followed by Starscream and Thundercracker being flown side by side and a jumpcut sequence of Sideswipe being transformed to robot mode. Following the Kidmation we have a four kid battle scene with two of them swooping the two Seekers down as the other two holding Sideswipe and Jazz turn their figures to face the attack.
:Notes: The Starscream stop motion segment can arguably be interpreted as what happened after he flew out of frame in the Optimus Prime and Megatron ad.
:{The Transformers! More than meets the eye! Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons. The Transformers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} "We're under attack!" "[[To sell toys|Get more Autobots!]]" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''The Transformers. From Hasbro.''

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[[File:Soundwavecommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Soundwave''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtWufB1vOnM 30 sec]
:Animation: Prowl, Jazz, and Sideswipe transform, as well as a light blue [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who fires twice, opens his cassette door, and tosses out [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], who transforms and fires upon the three Autobots, who fire back.
:Narration: The Other Guy.
:Kidmation: Bowl haircut kid #2 mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
:Toy segment: Streaking effects as [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] drops into Soundwave's tape compartment. This triggers Soundwave to instantly transform to robot mode and then Buzzsaw flies out of his chest in bird mode. The toy segment proper starts with a jumpcut transformation of Soundwave, removal of Buzzsaw from his chest compartment and Buzzsaw's transformation. After the Kidmation we get a four kid battle scene with two of them flying Soundwave and Laserbeak and the other two holding [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and turning them to face the oncoming Decepticons.
:Notes: The animation depicts Laserbeak as Soundwave's partner but the toy segment uses [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] who was actually the one packaged with Soundwave. Granted, it would take a keen eye to tell which it was so, most kids probably assumed it to be Laserbeak.
:{The Transformers! More than meets the eye! Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons. The Transformers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} "It's the Decepticon Communicator!" "Get more Autobots!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''The Transformers. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Optimus Prime}}
[[File:Optimus_Prime_G1_Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26r6RrCkXGE&t=29 30 sec]
:Animation: Recycled from the ''Transformers #1'' and "Optimus Prime and Megatron" commercial, as well as footage from the first season cartoon opening. This results in the two very different Megatron character models appearing in two consecutive clips.
:Narration: Victor Caroli.
:Kidmation: Buck-toothed kid mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
:Notes: This ad is a reworked version of the earlier Optimus Prime and Megatron ad. The footage of Megatron transforming with streaking effects is replaced by footage of the Optimus Prime toy being "flown" in front of a mountain. The introductory stop-motion animation has also been dropped, the ad now starting with the early animation, followed by the excerpt of Prime and Megatron leading their troops from the cartoon intro. The change to introductory animation sequences appears to be where the transition from using stop-motion and animation from the Marvel #1 ad to using original animation segments began. The reason for Megatron's removal is unknown, but likely due to legal and/or ethical issues with advertising a toy that turns into a realistic looking gun. Given that it would've taken some time to re-do the ad after it was identified as needing a change, this ad would have first aired in very late 1984 at the earliest. It's possible it didn't air until 1985.
:*'''Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSouGUP_71s 30 sec] - A resoundtracked version of the ad, this time using the season two theme song. Obviously this version didn't air until 1985. Buck-toothed kid is replaced by buck-tooth kid #3, with freaky glowing green eyes. As you can probably tell, the video here has an issue with the left audio channel not working.

===Cartoon===
*'''More than Meets the Eye promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyuFcjP0Dyo 30 sec]
: Animation: The season one intro sequence.
: Narration: Victor Caroli, rather laid back and various local announcers providing the station ID at the end.
: Notes: The date listed in the above copy of the ad is [[December 17]]th, [[1984]] which is several months after the miniseries would have premiered in most markets on [[September 17]]th. The mention of "The Transformers, now a three day mini series" however, heavily suggests that this is indeed promoting [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|More Than Meets The Eye]] and that the series simply didn't start airing on this particular network affiliate until December.
: ''It's the most incredible robot story ever told. The Transformers. The Transformers, now a three day mini-series. Unlike anything you've ever seen before. '''Don't''' miss it.''

*'''30 second cartoon promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzBHik7i6ZQ&t=1m30s 30 sec]
: Animation: Various excerpts from season one of the cartoon.
: Narration: [[Victor Caroli]] on {{w|Xanax}}. ''"The Transformers, the world's most exciting robot adventure, continues."'' - Victor Caroli, in a decidedly '''un'''-excited intonation.
: ''The Transformers, the world's most exciting robot adventure, continues.'' Megatron: "The universe is mine to control!" ''The Transformers, '''watch''' it!''

===Other===
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[[File:Powercycle-ad.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Homeland security falls to a kid on a Big Wheel. You know, it must be said that NSA really is failing here.]]

*'''Transformers [[Power Cycle]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAwJWsLbpUo 30 sec]
: Animation: Recycled from the first Transformers commercial. Black helmet Megatron and the Decepticons attack a power plant and the Autobots arrive to stop them. The animated segements are interwoven with the live action footage to create a strangely slanted narrative (see below).
: Narration: Some wussy dude.
: Toy segment: A kid on a big wheel rides up to a playground and points at some wooden playground equipment shouting that "they're attacking the power plant!". The scene disolves into an animation segment with Megatron and the Decepticons arriving in front of a power plant and shooting. The kid decides it's time to transform his Power Cycle. After, the scene switches to another animation segment, this time Optimus Prime arriving and taking a shot. This translates back to the real world as just missing ''the kid'' as he rides. The kid declares "Missed! But ''I'' won't!" Another switch to animation to show Jazz, Prowl and Sideswipe running and firing, presumably towards the kid. Switching back, the kid decides to return fire with his missiles. This translates to the next few seconds of the previous animation clip of the three Autobots, with them diverting in different directions to avoid an explosion. The [[Autobot#Shattered Glass|evil Autobots]] now defeated, the kid returns the Power Cycle back to cycle mode. Another kid shows up and asks him what kind of wheels he has: "More than meets the eye."
: Notes: This commercial advertises a [[Coleco]]-made {{w|Big Wheel}} tricycle. The cuts between the live-action and animated footage make the kid look like a [[Doctor Arkeville|Decepticon sympathizer]] by having the kid blasting some Autobots. Of course that's only fair since the cuts also make it look like Prime fired first and the Decepticons are the ones defending the plant. Oops.
:''Introducing the Transformers Power Cycle. You can imagine a world of adventures.'' "Look they're attacking the power plant!" "Time to transform into a robot." "Missed! But ''I'' won't!" "Missiles away! Pew! Pew!" "Back to cycle mode." "Hey, what kind of wheels you got?" "More than meets the eye."
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==1985==
1985 brought some changes to Transformers advertising, both in quantity and style. While in 1984 Hasbro had just five known ads produced, one of which was a reworking of one the first four, they expanded to thirteen in 1985. This was natural as the toyline itself expanded dramatically due to its huge popularity. This increased popularity led to more commercials for tie-in merchandise. There was even a primetime commercial spot that was run during the holiday season and featured a celebrity in the form of [[Alex Karras]] in order to appeal to parents directly. Stylistically, the most notable change was the use of original animated segments. Every ad got its own brand new animation clip featuring the highlighted toys with the exception of the Jumpstarters. Some clips even featured new dialogue provided by the same actors used in [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the cartoon]]. Another element brought over from the cartoon was the faction symbol flip, used in the ads as the transition from animation to the live action footage.

This year's toy commercials would be re-edited a number of times to update them for different reasons. Pretty much every ad got resoundtracked with the season two cartoon theme (the Jumpstarters and the Mini-spies ads are the only two ads for which a season two version hasn't been found). The Optimus Prime ad from the previous year also got a season two update. These resoundtrackings also came with updates to the Kidmation, frequently replacing the Kidmation segment with one from another ad. Whether or not the Kidmation was replaced, the Kidmation was always enhanced by giving the kids freaky glowing green eyes. Some ads received additional edits to add a plug for [[Action Cards]] and/or a stinger to notify consumers that the toys would be available "While supplies last!". The latter type of edit also came with yet another Kidmation change, this time swapping the Kidmation for an entirely unique clip of a kid saying "I know what I want!" before his eyes turned green and he mouthed along to the "Robots in disguise" lyric.

Toy segments kept the same structure and while they started using some different sets, the sets still retained the general look of the 1984 set. Most were just mounds of dirt with unidentifiable backdrops, though the Omega Supreme and Jumpstarters ad utilized a futuristic black floor with white grid pattern in front of a dusky silhouetted mountain backdrop.

===Toys===
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[[File:Grimlock_G1_Commercial_End_Shot.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTQ-oo5yvVw 30 sec]
: Animation: Amid a raging thunderstorm on Earth, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] take on [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]].
: Narration: The Other Guy.
: Kidmation: None.
: Toy segment: Three kids positioned around a mound of dirt. Two have the Dinobots standing on the mound while the third flies Thundercracker overhead. Segment ends with a jumpcut sequence of Grimlock being transformed to robot mode.
: Notes: Very similar to the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] commercial, using the same toy scenes (albeit in a different order, and with a different soundtrack) and animation. There are several characteristics, that most Generation 1 commercials share, but this one does not:

:*There is no Kidmation, but the voice is present in the audio.
:*The ending still shot is not taken in front of the diorama used in the toy segment. Instead a blue backdrop with a "Dinobot Grimlock" text overlay is employed.
:*The toy segment starts with the multi-kid battle instead of ending with it.

: Due to these oddities, it was previously thought this might be a test version. However, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64UwP0WUdAA footage has since surfaced on YouTube which proves this ad made it to air]. A recently found version of the Dinobots ad that also has a blue backdrop for the end shot (see below), suggests that this ad was reworked to create the Dinobots ad. It is possible though, that the opposite is true. Given that G.I. Joe ads of the time ''also'' used blue backdrops for their end shots (although there wasn't any text beyond the G.I.Joe logo), this may have been an experiment before settling on a new format for 1985 (or a quick throw together while they were figuring it out). See the Dinobots ad for additional notes on the toy segment.
: ''To help them battle the evil Decepticons, you can imagine the Autobots create: Dinobots.'' {Dinobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons.} "The Decepticons are attacking!" "Dinobooots!" "Grimlock and Slag will stop Thundercracker!" {The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''Each sold separately.'' {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''Transformers Dinobot Grimlock. Other Transformers sold separately. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Dinobots}}
[[File:Dinobots_G1_Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"Thunderbolt and lightning very very frightening me Grimlock!"]]
*'''Dinobots''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C7ebWaFaVI 30 sec]
:Animation: Amid a raging thunderstorm on Earth, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] take on [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]. Same as Grimlock.
:Narration: The Other Guy.
:Kidmation: Buck-toothed kid #3 mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
:Toy segment: A lot of the same footage from the Grimlock ad but rearranged and with some additions. Starts with a shot of Grimlock in robot mode atop a mound of dirt, before cutting to a jumpcut transformation sequence. Only the head flipping segment is used though, and in reverse order as this transformation is robot to Dinosaur rather than the reverse. After Kidmation, we cut to a brief snippet of the multi-kid battle scene from the Grimlock ad before moving to new closeup footage of Grimlock munching on and releasing Thundercracker's wing. The ad ends with another jumpcut sequence of Grimlock from dinosaur to robot, reusing footage from the Grimlock ad.
:Notes: Soundtracked with a minor variation on the Season One cartoon opening theme: "Dinobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons!" The Dinobot toys used appear to be prototypes as Grimlock has a chromed sword and Slag has chromed horns.
:''To help them in their never ending battle against the Decepticons, the Autobots create a new breed of robot: Dinahbots.'' {The Transformers! More than meets the eye. Dinobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons. The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} "The Decepticons are attacking!" "Dinobots'll get em!" "Can't beat the Dinobots!" {The Transformers!} ''From Hasbro.''
:*'''Dinobots''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQScZap63b0 30 sec] - A transitional version between the Grimlock ad and the regular season one theme Dinobots ad. The narration is the same as the Grimlock ad, except for not calling out Grimlock by name at the end. Toy segment is yet a different shuffling of the footage, being mostly similar to the Grimlock with the exception of having more footage of Thundercracker flying around. This includes the clip from the regular Dinobots ad of Grimlock munching on Thundercracker's wing. Much like the Grimlock ad, the toy segment also ends with a jumpcut transformation, albeit a shorter one. The end shot is against a blue background, but no "Dinobot Grimlock" text this time. Despite the toy segment otherwise being pretty similar to the Grimlock ad, the audio of the kids matches the Dinobots ad.
:*'''Dinobots''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSouGUP_71s&t=29 30 sec] - A re-soundtracked version of the previous commercial using the season two theme song (still with "Dinobots" replacing "Autobots".) Kidmation spot uses the same footage of buck-tooth kid #3, but ''with freaky glowing green eyes''.
:*'''Dinobots''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POn9eeH0ntA 30 sec] - A modified re-soundtracked version, slightly shortened to squeeze in a plug for [[Action Cards]].
:*'''Dinobots''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6jMmN1RD84 30 sec] - Another re-soundtracked version of the Dinobots commercial, this time using the season three theme (still with modified lyrics). Narrated by Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime and Victor Caroli. The Kidmation has been replaced with the standard 1986 "kid face to Ultra Magnus face" Kidmation. The end shot has been edited to match the 1986 "flipping panels" and starburst transition aesthetics.
::Optimus Prime: ''To help us in our neverending battle against the evil Decepticons, we create the incredibllllle Dinobots!''

{{anchor|Mini-Spies}}
[[File:Rubsign.gif|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"Congratulations, Cliffjumper. It's a Decepticon!"]]
*'''Mini-Spies''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df5GGZ3we68 30 sec]
:Animation: [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] allow a yellow FX1-type [[Mini-spy]] to enter Autobot Headquarters. The little robot starts messing with the computer; Huffer and Cliffjumper come racing in and check his faction symbol. "It's a Decepticon! After him!"
:Narration: I Wish I Was Victor Caroli
:Kidmation: Kid points urgently at the camera: "It's an Autobot!"
:Toy segment: A hand pulls back and lets go of a buggy-type mini-spy to demonstrate its motorized action on a black table. A hand is then showing pulling a carded Gears with buggy mini-spy from a rack of store pegs. The min-spy is shown zooming along the table again before being transformed to robot mode. The mini-spy is then instantly back in vehicle mode so his [[rubsign]] can be demonstrated. After Kidmation, we get another look at the mini-spy zooming along the table. We end on a closeup of the yellow promotional burst in the upper right hand corner of a package toy, that upon a pan-out we can see is a
:Notes: [[Casey Kasem]] provides the voice for Cliffjumper's single line. Visible among the packaged Mini-Bots on the store pegs are a red Bumblebee and a (red) Cliffjumper with a yellow [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] pictured on the package.
: ''In the world of the Transformers, it used to be easy to tell the Autobots from the Decepticons. But now, the Mini-spies are on the loose. They look like Autobots, but '''are''' they?'' "It's a Decepticon! After him!" ''Transformer Mini-spies. You get one with each of the six Autobot mini-car packages. Motorized Transformers. You can't tell if they're Autobots or Decepticons until you rub up their symbols.'' "It's an Autobot!" ''Transformers Mini-spies. Get 'em while supplies last.''

{{anchor|Jetfire and Shockwave}}
[[File:Jetfireg1commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Transforms from robot to lawsuit right before your eyes!]]
*'''Jetfire''' and '''Shockwave''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OEEncGeu8s 30 sec]
:Animation: [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] strafe [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. As the three transform and retreat, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] steps out of a mountain and takes on the Decepticon jets; [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] transforms halfway and fires, then transforms the rest of the way and fires again.
: Narration: An incredibly mellow Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: A grim-faced buck-toothed kid mouths the robotic "Robots in disguise!"
: Toy segment: Starts with a close-up of Shockwave's gun barrel, lights flashing as his electronic sounds squeal. Cut to a jumpcut sequence of a kid transforming Shockwave. After doing his Kidmation bit, the buck-toothed kid flies in Jetfire to take on Shockwave. The segment ends with a jumpcut sequence of the buck-toothed kid transforming Jetfire in completely random fashion.
: Notes: Jetfire here is in his original, toy-based animation model. The Jetfire toy shown is an early variant featuring the ''Macross'' U.N. Spacy logo. The set is once again mounds of dirt in front of a house somewhere in the Southwestern US. A white picket fence with a plant growing along it is visible in the background of the wideshots. The closeup of Jetfire flying appears to be in front a rocky area with a few tufts of prarie grass strewn about.
: ''Tired of losing battle after battle in the sky, the Autobots create the ultimate robot jet: Jetfire.'' {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''But the evil Decepticons have a secret new weapon: Shockwave.'' {The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} "Jetfire to the rescue!" "Shockwave will stop him!" {The Transformers!} ''From Hasbro.''
:*'''Jetfire''' and '''Shockwave''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvmkJpIi1tI 30 sec] - Resoundtracked with the season two theme song and a much more energentic Victor Caroli. The Kidmation has been replaced by the "freaky green glowing eyes" enhanced version of the Jumpstarters ad Kidmation.

{{anchor|Insecticons}}
[[File:Insecticons_G1_Commercial_Farmer_And_Son.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Insecticons''' plus '''Swoop''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi_xnRCGY8A 30 sec]
: Animation: A boy and his father are working on their farm when a horde of [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] attacks.
: Narration: The Other Guy.
: Kidmation: Blond-haired kid.
: Toy segment: Jump cut transformation sequences for Kickback and Shrapnel are followed by the Kidmation. Afterwards, the Kidmation kid brings in [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] to attack the Insecticons being brandished by another kid. The segment ends with a jumpcut sequence of Kidmation kid transforming Swoop.
: Notes: While there are already Insecticons chewing on the farmhouse by the time we see it, the fact that the farmhouse shows damage in areas not being munched on suggests the farmer hasn't been doing proper upkeep. The set this time is largely obscured by closeups and motion, but we can see dirt mounds/platforms and a backdrop that seems to imply the kids are in ''really'' tall grass.
: "Pa, look!" "What is it?" "It's the Insec-ti-cons, an ''evil'', new menace in the world of the Transformers!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in Disguise.} "Decepticons!" "Transform the Dinobots!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''The Transformers. From Hasbro.''
:* '''Insecticons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9r0LmghevY 30 sec] - Resoundtracked using the season two theme song. Kidmation has been switched to a "freaky green eyes" enhanced version of the one from the Jumpstarters ad.
 

{{anchor|Constructicons}}
[[File:G1commercial devastator.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Constructicons/Devastator''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDinalIn228 30 sec]
:Animation: A construction crew works on a building site in the desert. The crew flees when their vehicles suddenly transform, revealing that they are the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] touches his fists together over his head and is [[Commercial bumper|enveloped with energy]].
: Narration: The Other Guy.
: Kidmation: Blond-haired kid again in a different shirt.
: Toy segment: The Constructicons sit in a circle in vehicle mode on top of a mound of dirt. Two jumpcut transformation sequences are shown. Long Haul's results in him having Devastator's crotch plate positioned behind his head. Scrapper's on the other hand, is more impressive. He not only turns into a robot, but a ''whole other'' Constructicon as a shot of his vehicle mode is followed by a jumpcut sequence of ''Bonecrusher's'' transformation. After the Kidmation, we get a jumpcut sequence of the Constructicons forming Devastator, popping into view one by one. Devastator then swoops in to attack [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] who turn around to watch him bear down on them.
: Notes: The construction worker yelling "Run!" sounds like [[Corey Burton]] doing a voice similar to adult [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]]. The toys appear to be prototypes, based on Mixmaster having a lavender mixer barrel and Hook having a lavender crane boom, rather than the yellow-green of the final releases. Speaking of Mixmaster, he is mistransformed in the end shot with his cab not being swung up to form his feet. This results in him towering over the other Constructicons. Long Haul is mistransformed in the initial vehicle modes shot, his head being flipped up.
: ''In the world of the Transformers, nothing is what it seems.'' "Run!" ''Meet the Constructicons, six evil robots that transform into one mechanical giant.'' {The Transformers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} "It's Devastator — six ''Constructicons'' in one!" {The Transformers!} ''Each sold separately.'' "Devastator's attacking!" {More than meets the eye.} ''Sold separately. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Constructicons/Devastator Giftset''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSouGUP_71s&t=90 30 sec] - Resoundstracked with the season two theme and has a tweaked ending showing the Constructicon giftset. The Kidmation has been changed to the freaky glowing green eyes enhanced version of the Kidmation from the "Autobot Cars plus Thrust and Dirge" ad. The tweaked narration switches "Sold separately." to the oxymoronic "Constructicons giftset sold separately."
:*'''Constructicons/Devastator''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3hzPZ0fdmY 30 sec] - Resoundtracked and slightly re-edited for a 1986 re-use with the introductory narration now provided by [[Frank Welker]] as Megatron. Kidmation segment is the standard 1986 segment featuring a kid's face fold-morphing into an Ultra Magnus-like generic robot. The ending shot has also been edited to match the aesthetic of the 1986 ads.
::Megatron: "In the world of the Decepticons, nothing IS what it seems. Meet my Constructicons, six evil robots that transform into one mechanical giant."

{{anchor|Jumpstarters}}
[[File:Jumpstarters G1 Commercial.gif|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Jumpstarters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1arJdZShoxY 30 sec]
: Animation: None.
: Toy segment: Repeated shots of the [[Jumpstarter]] toys doing their thing on a futuristic smooth black floor surface (with custom early-80s sound effects), while shaggy-haired kids turn their heads to watch at whiplash-inducing speeds. At the end two kids fly Starscream and Thundercracker towards two others rolling Topspin and Twin Twist in front of a mountain at dusk backdrop.
: Narration: The Other Guy
: Kidmation: Buck tooth kid mouths "Robots in Disguise"
: Notes: An unusual set this time between the white grid on black floor pattern and the mountain backdrop framed by white lattice and having colored dots on the dark colored mountain's lower half. The shots of the Jumpstarters zooming along appear to be framed by zooming in on the floor at the base of the mountain. The resulting effect is that they appear to zipping through outer space.
: ''Introducing Jumpstarters. Jumpstarters. In the world of the Transformers, no Autobots can jump into battle faster than the Jumpstarters!'' {The Transformers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} "Decepticons!" "Jumpstarters attack!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''The Transformers. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Thrust and Dirge}}
[[File:Thrust and Dirge G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkMJMGVsD_4&t=180 30 sec]
:Animation: As [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] fight a battle in the desert, [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] drive up and transform, prompting Megatron to summon [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]].
: Production code: (animation) MP 1080, Spot 220
: Narration: You're Gonna Get It
: Kidmation: Beatles haircut kid mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
: Toy segment: One by one panels featuring an Autobot car being rolled are zoomed in, flip over to reveal the same Autobot being flown in robot mode and then zoom out to their final location on-screen. After Kidmation, we see Thrust's nosecone and cockpit flipped up without the arms in place, then a cut to last step of flipping the left wing up. Thrust and Dirge are flown side by side and then we get a jump cut sequence of Inferno's transformation. Inferno, Red Alert and Hoist all whip around just in time for Hoist to get a face full of Thrust. Hey, that's [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]'s schtick!
: Notes: Smokescreen and Grapple appear in the animation segment and are called out by name in the narration but do not appear in the toy segment. The first step shown of Inferno's transformation is incorrect. Instead of the cab being rotated down, it's rotated up either due to being the wrong clip or the clip being run in reverse.
: ''NEW Autobots join Optimus Prime. Smokescreen, Tracks, Hoist, Red Alert and Grapple. And joining the evil Decepticons, Thrust and Dirge.'' {The Transformers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in disguise. The Transformers!} "Decepticon attack!" "Autobots'll stop 'em!" {The Transformers!} ''The Transformers. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSouGUP_71s 30 sec] - Resoundtracked with the season two theme. In a change of pace, the original Kidmation is retained and enhanced with freaky green glowing eyes, rather than being replaced.
:*'''Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sxMlvn3Dsw 30 sec] - Same as the season two resoundtracking with an Action Cards plug squeezed in at the end.

{{anchor|Triple Changers and Perceptor}}
[[File:Triple Changers and Perceptor G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Triple Changers and Perceptor''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCRKHaIiJxQ&t=250 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] grapples with Optimus Prime, then escapes on some train tracks. The Autobots blast a trestle out from under him; he transforms and flies away. Optimus Prime uses [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] to examine some Decepticon debris.
: Narration: The Other Guy
: Kidmation: Bowl haircut kid #2.
: Toy segment: A blond haired kid uses Perceptor's microscope mode to examine a leaf before changing him to robot mode. Bowl haircut kid rolls Blitzwing in tank mode before changing him to plane and robot, flying each. The two kids engage in battle over a mound of dirt and are joined by third kid wielding Astrotrain.
: Notes: Cameo animation appearances from Sunstreaker, [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. Perceptor is portrayed as significantly shorter than Optimus, perhaps the same size as Bumblebee. The Astrotrain figure shown is a prototype figure in his [[Character model|animation colors]]). While Astrotrain appears in the animation and in the toy footage, he is never identified by name.
:''And as the battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons rages on, Megatron creates Triple Changers, the most eeeeevil Decepticons of all! But the Autobot scientist Perceptor is ready for anything. Introducing Perceptor. From a working microscope he changes into a robot.'' {The Transformers!} ''And Triple Changer Blitzwing changes from tank to plane and from plane to robot.'' {Robots in disguise.} "Tri-ple-Changers!" "Autobots'll stop em!" {The Transformers!} ''Sold separately. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Triple Changers and Perceptor''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpADNDtB9DE 30 sec] - Resoundtracked with the season two theme. The Kidmation has been replaced with a freaky green eyes enhanced clip of the bowl hair cut kid from the "Autobot Cars and Decepticon Planes" ad.
:*'''Triple Changers and Perceptor''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crn_8VIxaOk 30 sec] - Similar to the re-sountracked version, but with a "While Supplies Last" stinger added to the end. The Kidmation has been swapped out yet again, this time for a clip of a kid with a bowl cut and heavy eyebrows saying "I know what I want!" then mouthing along to the music. In contrast to other enhanced Kidmations, this time around we get to see the kid's eyes turn green instead of just starting at that point.

{{anchor|Blaster}}
[[File:RumbleBlasterCommercial1.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Rumble repeats [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Spike's mistake]] in spectacular fashion.]]
*'''Blaster''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkLdJtLeKg0 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] merrily walks into a Decepticon base carrying Blaster in boom box mode; [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] transforms, prompting Soundwave to send Laserbeak and Ravage at him.
: Narration: The Other Guy.
: Kidmation: Bucktooth kid.
: Toy segment: Blaster is shown sitting on some dirt in boombox mode before being picked by a kid who holds Blaster to his ear. This is followed by a jumpcut transformation sequence. Then we see a different kid rolling Optimus Prime through a dirt road diorama before seing Soundwave and Buzzsaw flying by a rock wall. After the Kidmation we go back to Soundwave and Buzzsaw briefly before jumping to Prime in robot mode joining Blaster. Another quick cut to flying Soundwave and Buzzsaw before seeing them come around the wall and clash with Prime and Blaster.
: Notes: Soundwave and Rumble's voices are provided by Frank Welker as usual. Blaster's single word of dialogue seems to be provided by Welker (as opposed to his normal actor, [[Buster Jones]]) as well, sounding much like his Trailbreaker voice.
: "Hey look at this radio I found!" Soundwave: "Autobot intruder!" Rumble: "Where?!?" Blaster: "Here!" Soundwave: "Laserbeak, Ravage, attack!" [Not a working radio] ''Introducing Blaster! He looks like an innocent radio but transforms into a powerful Autobot Communicator.'' "Optimus Prime to Blaster, watch out for Soundwave!" {Robots in disguise} "It's Soundwave and Buzzsaw!" "Blaster and Prime will stop them!" ''The Transformers. Sold separately. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Blaster''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR-_6G8yqHY 30 sec] - 2nd variant with re-modulated Soundwave's lines and a unique ending.
:*'''Blaster''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIdK1JjRFc8 30 sec] - Resoundtracked with the season two theme. Another rare case of the Kidmation simply being enhanced with "freaky green glowing" eyes instead of being replaced.

{{anchor|Omega Supreme}}
[[File:Omega Supreme G1 commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|The original [[dull surprise]].]]
*'''Omega Supreme''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE7piFzyCQ8 30 sec]
: Animation: In the desert, Starscream and Thrust attack the new Autobot defense base, not realizing it's [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Omega transforms and attacks.
:Narration: I Wish I Was Victor Caroli
:Kidmation: Shaggy haired kid.
:Toy segment: Two kids play with Omega Supreme's base mode on futuristic black floor. One kid places the tank on the tracks to roll around while the other picks up the rocket for a liftoff. This is followed by closeup the of the tank rolling along on its own as the narrator points out the motorization and lights. Two other kids join the action by swooping down Ramjet and Dirge. Cut to a modified jumpcut transformation sequence where instead of straight jumps, the frame becomes a panel and flips around to the next clip. Closeup on Omega Supreme's motorized walking before and after the Kidmation. The segement ends with a wideshot of the second two kids swooping Ramjet and Dirge towards Omega Supreme leading to one last closeup of Omega Supreme walking.
:Notes: Starscream and Thrust have their normal cartoon voices. Except for Starscream's last line, "It's Omega Supreme!" which sounds like [[Chris Latta]] inhaled helium. The set is the same one from the Jumpstarters commercial.
:"It's the Autobot defense base!" "But where are the Autobots?" "Who cares? Decepticons, attack!" "Oh no, look!" "It's Omega Supreme!" ''Introducing the Autobots' Omega Supreme defense base. It comes with a motorized tank with flashing turret lights.'' "Decepticons!" "Counterattack Omega Supreme!" {The Transformers!} "Omega Supreme'll stop them!" {Robots in disguise.} "Omega Supreme is invincible!" {The Transformers!} ''The Transformers. Sold separately, batteries not included. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Omega Supreme''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbcwV818LuA 30 sec] - Resountracked with the season two theme song. Kidmation has been replaced with the enhanced version of the Kidmation from the Blaster commercial.
:*'''Omega Supreme''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq3VhggqfmM 30 sec] - Modified version of the 1985 resoundtracking with the same unique Kidmation and "While Supplies Last!" stinger as the variant Triple Changers and Perceptor ad.
:*'''Omega Supreme''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEq_h5MyIDc&t=119 30 sec] - Resoundtracked with an Optimus Prime intro narration and the season three theme song. The Kidmation has been replaced with the standard 1986 Kidmation and the end shot has been edited to match the 1986 aesthetic.
::Optimus Prime: "There it is, the Omega Supreme defense center! And that's its fantastic motorized tank!''
:*'''Omega Supreme''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEq_h5MyIDc&t=241 30 sec] - The 1986 version slightly shortened to be able to include a [[The Transformers: The Movie]] stinger. 

{{anchor|Primetime}}
[[File:Alex Karras Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"I've lowered myself to ''this''?"]]
*'''Prime time spot''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eRDVymB4SU 30 sec]
: Toy segment:[[Alex Karras]], along with two unidentified boys, calmly promotes the virtues of Perceptor (a working microscope!) and Blitzwing (what a great tank!) and urges you to shop ''now'' if you want one for your kid for Christmas.
: In addition to Alex and his child assistants demonstrating the toys, footage from the Dinobots commercial is reused.
: <s>Kid</s> KARRAS-mation: Alex Karras mouths along to the "robots in disguise" line and then continues his spiel without missing a beat. Sadly, his eyes do not glow green.
: Notes: This ad aired between [[Halloween]] and Thanksgiving in order to get a head start in promoting the toys for Christmas. Amongst the many boxed Transformers sitting on the table (in various shots) are Blaster, Snarl, Swoop, Soundwave, Ratchet, Megatron, Jazz, Astrotrain, Grimlock, Wheeljack, Jetfire and Optimus Prime. Three Blitzwings, Jetfire, two Perceptors, Optimus Prime, Smokescreen, Red Alert, and Astrotrain are all shown loose.
: ''These are the Transformers, one of the hottest selling toys in America. If you want one for your kid this Christmas, go now while stores have a good sel-ec-tion.''

{{anchor|Rubsign}}
*'''[[Rubsign]]s''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ylwlh_UbTs 30 sec]
: Animation: A mixture of clips from various 1984 and 1985 commercials, plus the ''The Transformers'' logo coming out from behind a volcano taken from the season one cartoon intro.
: Narration: [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Optimus Prime and [[Victor Caroli]].
: Kidmation: Reused from Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge.
: Toy segment: A brief clip of a finger rubbing the rubsign on the roof of Smokescreen, with the rubsign then becoming the [[scene transition]] symbol flip. Later in the ad we get reused clips of the Hoist and Red Alert turning around from the Autobot cars ad, Grimlock's dino head being flipped down from the Dinobots ad, Twin Twist jumping up to his feet from the Jumpstarters ad, and Soundwave's jump cut transformation sequence from his ad. The ad ends with a repeat of the Smokescreen clip.
: Notes: This ad was created to help inform consumers that ''real'' Transformers toys now had rubsigns to distinguish them from [[Knockoff|bootlegs]] and other brands such as [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]''.
: Megatron: "We are conquerors." Optimus Prime: "No one is like us." Megatron: "Only we have the right to be called by the name." Optimus Prime: "Only we have the right to wear this symbol." Megatron: "Or THIS symbol." Optimus Prime: "Only WE are Autobots and Decepticons." Megatron: "Good versus evil." Optimus Prime: "And only WE have the right to be called the Transformers!" ''Only the Transformers are REAL Transformers!''
:*'''Rubsigns''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjvgH3ueXkg 30 sec] - Resountracked with the season two theme. The Kidmation is yet another case of the original clip being enhanced rather than replaced.

===Cartoon===
*'''Five Days A Week promo A''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj1Sdl4ou6M 30 sec]
: Animation: Assorted clips from the series, mainly the first three episodes of season two - The seekers landing and shooting; Mirage, Wheeljack and Bumblebee transforming and running (intro sequence); Hound, [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], Prowl and Optimus Prime in a shoot out with fake Starscream ([[A Prime Problem]]), panels of the Autobots driving over a large gap ([[Changing Gears]]), Optimus Prime being shot by Laserbeak (A Prime Problem), the Prime clone transforming with Trailbreaker and Jazz (A Prime Problem), [[:File:G1_ChangingGears_Ratchet_karate.jpg|Ratchet fly kicking Thundercracker]] (Changing Gears), and Starscream clearing out Sideswipe and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] ([[Autobot Spike]]); Megatron transforming so Soundwave can use him to fire behind (Autobot Spike); Gears falling into a pit (Changing Gears); Bumblebee dodging a tree (Autobot Spike); Optimus Prime and the Autobots arriving and transforming in Washington D.C. ([[Atlantis, Arise!]]). The panels are animated with the first four flipping into place in their respective quadrants and the fifth laid overtop as Victor Caroli does the day of the week roll call.
: Narration: Victor Caroli, various local TV station announcers.
: Notes: The Season Two theme is played in the background as Victor Caroli informs us that we can "''Watch the heroic Autobots battle the evil Decepticons five days a week.''" The Caroli narrated segment was sent to the various local TV stations who then added narration and a screen with the station logo and slogan to the end of the spot. This type of customized promo would continue until [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Transformers]] [[Cartoon Network|left]] terrestrial television. While the ways in which the spot was customized varied from station to station, it seems as though each station ran some version (A, B or a shorter version thereof) of the "Five Days A Week" promo where the station ID consisted of a clip of Optimus Prime speaking resoundtracked with new [[Peter Cullen]] narration telling the viewer when they could watch the ad: "Weekdays at four on WUAB!" "We'll see how tough the Decepticons are, weekday afternoons here on TV22!". Assuming he did indeed record voiceovers for every syndication affiliate station (around 100 or so), that must have been a long day at the office for Mr. Cullen!
: Megatron: "Decepticons, attack!" Optimus Prime: "Take care Autobots!" '''''Now''', you can watch the incredible adventures of the Transformers as heroic Autobots battle evil Decepticons five days a week. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. And Friday. The Transformers are like nothing you've seen before. Don't miss a single day!'' {The Transformers! Robots in disguise!}
:*'''Five Days A Week promo B''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUYryiY2_jU 30 sec Cleveland], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvDyMjWeW2Q 30 sec Chicago], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGDsr1GqYag 10 sec Cleveland]
: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts. Megatron yelling (Traitor); the Seekers attacking the Autobots underwater (Atlantis, Arise!); Wheeljack, Mirage and Bumblebee transforming and running, Prime and Megatron leading thwir teams into battle, Thundercarcker vs Ratchet and Skywarp vs Jazz (season one intro); Cliffjumper fighting Mirage ([[Traitor (episode)|Traitor]]); panels of Grimlock taking on Megatron in Washington D.C. (Atlantis, Arise!), the Sub-Atlantican General firing at the Autobots (Atlantis, Arise!); Laserbeak being shot down by Hound (Atlantis, Arise!); Megatron busting through a wall ([[Enter the Nightbird]]), and Megatron and Prime battling (Enter the Nightbird); A fire blast hitting a metal surface (Traitor); the Insecticons flying and transforming (Traitor); Sideswipe tackling Starscream mid-air (The Immobilizer); Optimus Prime and the Autobots arriving and transforming in Washington D.C. (Atlantis, Arise!); Laserbeak flying into the screen (Traitor); the Autobots fleeing the [[Experimental Energy Research Laboratory]] (Traitor);
: Narration: Victor Caroli, various local TV station announcers.
: Notes: Exactly the same soundtrack as the above ad but with different clips and a differently animated panel segment. The panels are in a grid with three still frames in the top row and two on the bottom and they start animating when their day is called. A heavily edited down 10 second version was also created wherein the panels were done as screen flip transitions instead of a grid. In the 30 second version, the "heroic Autobots battle evil Decepticons" line is played over the fight of Cliffjumper and Mirage; ''heroic Autobots'' indeed, Cliff.

===Other===
{{anchor|FHE}}
*'''[[Family Home Entertainment|F.H.E.]] ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' Video Tapes''' [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5898/ 30 sec]

: Animation: Excerpts from "[[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|More than Meets the Eye]]".
: Narration: The Other Guy
: Notes: Despite the animation being taken from "More than Meets the Eye", that tape is not actually among those pictured. The pictured tapes are (from left to right): [[Divide and Conquer]], [[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]] and [[Roll for It]]. It is stated that the tapes are available on VHS or Beta.

{{anchor|Electric Train Set}}
[[File:Transformers Tyco Electric Train Set Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]

*'''Tyco [[Electric Train and Battle Set]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9I--mqbAI 30 sec]
: Animation: Two unbelievably generic Decepticons invade a command post by storming the power station, vastly outnumbered by the unbelievably generic Autobots defending it. Despite the advantage in the numbers game, the train races in to help the Autobots counterattack with "a new secret weapon '''[[you]]''' control".
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: The various features of the train cars are demonstrated, followed by two kids watching the train go around and around. At the end, two robotic shadows appear over the tracks.
: Notes: This spot is soundtracked by a new version of the Season 1&2 outro. The generic Autobots have suprisingly drab color palletes, being mostly gray, white and black with some highlights of either yellow, grean or teal. It's even more surprising in contrast to the two Decepticons, who are mostly light blue and golden yellow. The animation models for generics are actually based on the designs of the robot figures which come with the train set. As well, the two shadows at the end appear to be those of two of the robot figures, though not the same two figures upon which the animated Decepticons are based on.
: ''The Decepticons are invading your command post. As they storm the power station, you counterattack with a new secret weapon you control: a speeding Transformers train that's '''more''' than just a train, as every car transforms into a Hawk Fighter, Weapons Center, Proton Laser, Search Mode switch--.'' "And ready for action!" "And in position to cut off the enemy's escape." {Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''Your Hawk Fighter attacks with supersonic speed and saves the power station. You've won today, but will you be ready tomorrow?"

{{anchor|Electric Racing Set}}
[[File:Transformers Tyco Electric Racing Nightglow.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|They shouldn't race so close to the nuclear power plant.]]

*'''Tyco Transformers [[Electric Racing Set]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCm5bOiI2R8 30 sec]
: Animation: None.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: Shots of the racers speeding along the track in normal lighting and then "into a whole new universe of [[Nite-Glow]]" are featured.
: Notes: Features the same version of the Season 1&2 outro as the train set commercial for background music. This is the only time [[Natron]] and [[Freezon]] are given names.
: ''Natron, the Autobot, on alert for Freezon, the Decepticon.'' {Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''Up ahead, is that the enemy in disguise? If it is, two can play this game. And the chase is on, between Natron and Freezon, in one form or another.'' {Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''In Transformers Racing. Now, turn off the lights and your Transformers race into a whole new universe of Nite-Glow. Transformers Electric Racing. By Tyco, of course.''

{{anchor|View-Master Show Beam Projector}}
[[File:ViewMaster Projector Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"Put your hands in the air!"]]
*'''[[View-Master]] Show Beam Projector with Transformers cartridge''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t781lHy-CV0 30 sec]
: Toy segment: A brother and sister talk their mom into letting them stay up to play with the projector. After she leaves, they are suddenly pulled into the images and the battle they depict. Mom walks back in to see what the ruckus is about. The boy responds "Just our Show Beam Projectors Mom." and displays the projector on her shirt to everyone's amusement.
: Kids: "Wow!" Mom: "Bedtime!" Boy: "Aw Mom." Girl: "We wanna play the Show Beam Projectors." Mom: "Ok." Boy: "Let's show the Transformers!" Girl: "Yeah!" Both: "Wow!" Girl: "Look out! Decept-E-cons!" Boy: "Take that Megatron!" Mom: "Kids?" Boy: "Just our Show Beam Projectors Mom." ''Show-Beam Projector comes with a cartridge containing a 30 scene Transformers story. Other Show Beam cartridges each sold separately. From View-Master.''

* '''{{w|Colorforms}} Lazer Blazers''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIzntdzs1Ko 10 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: Examples of the holographic stickers for {{w|Masters of the Universe}}, [[My Little Pony]] and ''The Transformers'' are shown being shot into space via a laser burst as the narrator names the franchises.
: Notes The artwork for ''The Transformers'' depicts Megatron standing in front of two [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s with a spaceship ([the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]?) overhead, what looks like a cloud in the upper right and what appears to be the arm and foot of another Transformer off panel to the right. The background is black while the characters and objects are shades of brown, green, yellow and blue, with some colorshifting to simulate the look of a hologram.
: ''Lazer Blazers. 3D Holographic stickers. See Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony and Transformers come alive. Laser Blazers, by Colorforms.''

[[File:The Juice is Loose.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
* '''Pioneer Chicken Universal Studios promotion''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtq3Xja0NVs&t=523 30 sec]
: Notes: {{w|O.J. Simpson}} (yes, ''that'' O.J. Simpson) talks about the joys of summertime and Pioneer Chicken's Summer Fun special. He goes on to talk about the discounts available from Pioneer Chicken on [[Universal|Universal Studios]] admission and all the exciting attractions, incluing the [[The Transformers Universal Studios Tour|Transformers Base Camp]]. [[Frankenstein's monster]], an astronaut and {{w|Conan the Barbarian}} stop by at the end to share his chicken.
: "Ah, summertime. Great for relaxing with friends and enjoying Pioneer's Summer Fun special. You get eight large pieces of golden Pioneer chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and coleslaw for just $6.99. And Pioneer's even got free coupons for Universal Studios' tour, with the biggest discounts including a free admission. There's exciting attractions like Transformers Base Camp, 2010 Space Walk, and much more! Of course Pioneer Chicken's Summer Fun special for $6.99 is a great way to make new friends. Right fellas?"
{{-}}

==1986==
''The Transformers'' reached the height of its popularity in 1986 and along with that came an advertising campaign for the first ever Transformers feature film, ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. With the brand having only been around for two years, a feature film was not as sure an investment as it would [[Transformers (film)|come to be in later years thanks to fan nostalgia]]. As such a pitch reel was put together to sell the film to investors. This pitch reel would later be edited into a teaser trailer for theaters. Counting the pitch reel, a total of four trailers would be produced for the US audience. The TV advertising strategy for the film was also ambitious, featuring three different campaigns: One aimed at teens and two others aimed at kids. While each campaign got only one thirty second commercial (except the teen campaign which also got a sixty second ad), those ads would be updated several times to reflect the movie being closer to release ("Opens in four days!", etc.) as well as the day of release ("Now playing.") and after ("Now in theaters everywhere."). While many kids and parents were shocked by the death of Optimus Prime, and to a lesser extent Megatron's, in hindsight this should have come as no suprise. The commercials and trailers were very up front about Prime's demise, to the point of using it as a selling point for the action. Nearly every ad either implied one of them would die ("Does Prime die?", "And, the final confrontation between Megatron and Optimus Prime.") or flat out stated they would die: "A monster planet destroys everything in its path, while Megatron and Prime fight to the death." Stingers plugging the movie were added to the end of a number of toy commercials, receiving the same time frame updates as the main ads. In addition to directly advertising the film, several giveaway contests were held. "[[The Ultimate Transformers Sweepstakes]]" was held by various local affiliate stations, each with the same prizes that could be won if you mialed in a postcard. [[Nickelodeon]] ran the "[[Transformers: The Movie contest]]" while USA Network ran the "[[Mystery Transformer contest]]", the latter of which actually required you to solve a word scramble in addtion to sending a postcard. All three contests had movie related prizes, with the cable network giveaways having some nicer onces and grand prizes of electronics. Curiously, these prizes did not include actual movie tickets.

Toy advertising stayed plentiful with the number of ads going up from 12 to 13 (from 10 to 12 if you don't count the ads for the Mini-spy and reflective patch pack-in promotions or the rubsign ad). The style and approach of the ads remained generally consistent. The biggest change was the switch to "standard" Kidmation segments featuring a blond kid transforming via animation into a rather generic looking [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] or [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. There's seemingly no rhyme or reason behind which ads got the Ultra Magnus version and which ones got the Galvatron one. The sets were still mostly dirt and rocks, but this time instead of being random piles of dirt in the front yard of a house, they were rocky areas out in the middle of the desert. The Aerialbots/Stunticons and Battlecharger ads are exceptions to this rule, the former taking place in front of house like the 1984 ads and the latter using the same set as the Jumpstarters and Omega Supreme ads. Much like the year before where some of the earlier 1985 ads with first season music were retooled with the season two theme,ads from 1985 were retooled this year with the season three theme. This resulted in a few ads having versions with all three themes! These retooled ads are listed under their original versions above. New theme music wasn't the only audio change. Victor Caroli became the sole narrator on the ads, at least the only one who wasn't a Transformers character. Along with the standard narration, each ad featured some narration from either [[Peter Cullen]] or [[Frank Welker]], reprising their roles as Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively. Prime would describe the Autobot characters and Megatron naturally did the same for the Decepticons. This led to some weird [[micro-continuity|micro-continuities]] where in the world of the commercials, Wreck-Gar and the Junkions are apparently Decepticons and Galvatron and Megatron are not the same bot. These changes were obviously to avoid spoiling the movie, but the toy commercials (and well, pretty much all of the movie advertising) had no such reservations about hinting at Optimus Prime being replaced with Victor Caroli narrrating: "But soon a new Autobot leader will arrive. Introducing Rodimus Prime. '''No one''' can take on the Decepticons like Rrrrrodimus Prime!"

===Movie===
[[File:DiacloneMagnusAnime1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"We're the Dandy Highwaymen, and here's our invitation."]]
*'''[[The Transformers: The Movie promo|The Transformers: The Movie promo trailer]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVR2S-F6BAM 4:25] / [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XNuPXieIcs 4:17] (Japanese Subtitles)
:Animation: A number of scenes from the movie including Unicron's devouring of [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] telling stories to the Dinobots, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] transforming [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], and [[Unicron]]'s transformation.
:Narration: [[Victor Caroli]] tells us how awesome the movie will be by giving away some fairly hefty plot spoilers.
:Notes: Created for the purpose of getting potential investors to buy into the movie, this trailer features LOTS of unfinished or ultimately unused animation. Also features several placeholder items including a temp music track featuring cues taken from ''Star Trek III: The Search for Spock'', the voicework for Kup and the Autobot City computer (the latter of which was dropped in the final film), and an early movie logo featuring the word "Movie" in plain red text under the standard ''The Transformers'' logo. The subtitled version omits a large portion of Caroli's introductory narration and begins at him naming the movie.
: ''A new motion picture will transform the summer of 1986 into an incredible adventure. Transformers: The Movie. It is the year 2005, and a mysterious planet threatens to devour the galaxy...'' Kup: "This gigantic igyak came stomping at us out of nowhere." ''Conceived in the epic tradition of Star Wars, this spectacular animated adventure stars Leonard Nimoy as Galvatron, Robert Stack as Ultra Magnus, Judd Nelson as Hot Rod, and Eric Idle as the Junkion warrior Wreck-Gar.'' "Battle stations! Battle stations!" ''And at film's end, when the monstrous planet Unicron, played by Orson Welles, reveals its long held secret by transforming into the most gigantic robot ever, you'll know you've been watching a movie that is destined to bring back audiences again and again. In the summer of 1986, the most exciting adventure in the universe is on planet Earth. Transformers: The Movie.''
:*'''The Transformers: The Movie teaser trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKSS-qOC4aY 1:28] - Edited down from the promo trailer and re-soundtracked with some new Victor Caroli narration and [[Vince DiCola]]'s preliminary version of "[[Escape (song)|Escape]]" to be sent out to cinemas. The edit removes the hefty spoilers.
: ''A new motion picture will transform the summer of 1986 into an incredible adventure. Transformers: The Movie. An epic story of good versus evil, this spectacular animated adventure stars Leonard Nimoy as Galvatron, Robert Stack as Ultra Magnus, Judd Nelson as Hot Rod, and Eric Idle as the Junkion warrior Wreck-Gar. In the summer of 1986, the most exciting adventure in the universe is on planet Earth. Transformers: The Movie. Coming this summer to a theater near you.''

*'''The Transformers: The Movie theatrical trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_25RK5GbJIc 1:30]
: Animation: Clips from the movie, starting with the Autobot shuttle launching and the Sharkticon guard pulling the feed-them-to-the-Sharkticons lever. [[The Touch|"The Touch"]] plays across the first half, then [[Lion|Lion's]] rendition of the [[theme song]] covers the second half.
: Narration: Victor Caroli introduces the characters and expounds on how great the movie is. [[Robert Stack]] and [[Eric Idle]] have been dropped from the list of featured performers.
: {You've got the touch!} ''Hold on tight. The most incredible rock and roll adventure ever is here!'' Quintesson: "Feed him to the Sharkticons." ''Starring: Judd Nelson as Hot Rod, Leonard Nimoy as'' Galvatron: "Galvatron." ''and Orson Welles.'' Unicron: "I am Unicron." {You've got the motion. You know that when things get too tough, you've got the touch!} ''Beyond good. Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.'' {Transformers!} ''Transformers: The Movie.'' {Their battle to destroy the evil forces of...the Decepticons. Transformers! Robots in disguise! Transformers! Transformers! Transformers! More than meets the eye!} ''Transformers: The Movie.'' {Transformers!} ''Coming to a theater near you this August.''
:* '''The Transformers: The Movie theatrical trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c3sY1EKkTA&t=24 1:25] - An alternate version not only has Caroli dropping the hefty spoilers again during the musical interlude, but actually presenting them as a selling point. This version of the trailer was included on the Japanese promotional VHS tape ''[[The Transformers: The Movie - Apocalypse: Be Eternal, Matrix]]''.
:: {You've got the touch!} ''Hold on tight. The most incredible rock and roll adventure ever is here!'' Quintesson: "Feed him to the Sharkticons." ''Starring: Judd Nelson as Hot Rod, Leonard Nimoy as'' Galvatron: "Galvatron." ''and Orson Welles.'' Unicron: "I am Unicron." {You've got the motion.} ''It's the ultimate battle between Autobots and Decepticons.'' {You've got the touch!} ''Beyond good. Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.'' {Transformers!} ''Transformers: The Movie.'' {Their battle to destroy the evil forces of...the Decepticons.} ''New heroes, new villans, in the ultimate Transformer experience! And, the final confrontation between Megatron and Optimus Prime.'' Transformers! Transformers! ''The battle between good and evil rages to a new level!'' {More than meets the eye!} ''Transformers: The Movie.'' {Transformers!}

*'''The Transformers: The Movie TV spots'''

: Animation: Varies depending on length and which campaign it is. The one minute version of the teen campaign starts with "The Touch" playing over the Autobot shuttle launch, Unicron devouring [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]], and Optimus Prime having The Touch. After this we get the film logo and a switch to Lion's theme playing over excerpts of Unicron's interior, a different angle of Unicron attacking Lithone, a close up of Arbulus and Kranix looking at Unicron in awe, a brief snippet of the end of the tunnel animation from the intro,Megatron transforming to gun mode aboard the Autobot shuttle, Lithonians watching Unicron approach, Jazz and Cliffjumper fleeing on Moonbase 1, Megatron and Optimus Prime's showdown, Ultra Magnus shooting during the [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] battle,Wreck-Gar running toward the camera, Hot Rod punching a Sharkticon, Kranix backing away from a Sharkticon, Galvatron arriving at Coronation Starscream, Hot Rod having Daniel ride in style, a Junkion wielding a chain while riding another Junkion, Devastator pulling apart a building, Hot Rod attacking a robosquid and some of Unicron's transformation sequence. The 30 sec teen version retains almost the entire The Touch portion with the Prime portion shortened. The theme half of the ad is drastically shorter, being whittled down to just a shot of Unicron's closed maw, Jazz and Cliffjumper fleeing, bits of the Megatron/Prime battle, Magnus shooting, Galvatron's arrival now placed before Hot Rod and [[Kranix (G1)|Kranix]] with the Sharkticons, and ending with Hot Rod picking up Daniel. The first of the two thirty second kid versions is identical to the teen version with the closed maw excerpt replaced by one of the Lithonians running from Unicron. The second of the kid versions, by contrast, changes things up quite a bit more. It starts off with an array of excerpts of Unicron attacking Lithone and the end of the tunnel animation. From there we get the shorted Prime/Touch sequence, "It's over, Prime" and Prime falling, Ultra Magnus shooting, Wreck-Gar running, Hot Rod punching a Sharkticon, part of Unicron's transformation, and Daniel hoverboarding before being picked up by Hot Rod. This one does not have two halves, instead being soundtracked only with the movie theme.
: Narration: Depending on the version, [[The Other Guy: The Movie]] or Victor Caroli with The Other Guy: The Movie tacked onto the end ("You'll have to see it twice to take it all in! Transformers: The Movie. In theaters...")
: Notes: There were three TV advertising campaigns for the movie. One was aimed at teens using a non-Victor Caroli narrator who talked about the "startlingly original story" that would "shock and amaze even the most [[fandom|diehard Transformer fans]]" and highlighted the celebrity talent involved. The other two were aimed at kids, one being nearly the same as the teen version except the highlighting of the celebrity talent was swapped for emphasizing the scope of the movie: "It's ''so'' big, ''so'' exciting, you'll have to see it twice to take it all in!"; the other was narrated by Victor Caroli (with the "you'll have to see it twice" claim from the other ad tacked to the end) and focused on selling the intrigue of the movie's various plot points. Several different versions of each campaign's TV spot were produced, updating the amount of time to go until the movie's release. While recordings of every combination of length, "campaign" and "days to go" have not been found, we've listed everything that has been found in the table below:
{| border="1" style="margin-left: 2em" class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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|Version||Length||Link
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|Opens August 8 Teen||0:60||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYt28T7n1Mc
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|Opens August 8 Teen||0:30||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyw0Yn6ttpk
|-
|Opens in four days Kid 1||0:30||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES2XjRhQ_eY
|-
|Opens in four days Kid 2||0:30||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XSgsgDjZt0
|-
|Opens in three days Kid 1||0:30||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYt28T7n1Mc&t=235
|-
|Opens in three days Kid 2||0:30||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYt28T7n1Mc&t=143
|-
|Opens tomorrow Teen||0:60||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IbpFqBXKxg
|-
|Opens tomorrow Teen||0:30||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2jn1SCYKY0
|-
|Opens tomorrow Kid 1||0:30||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lszfvuRcG68
|-
|Opens today Kid 1||0:30||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYt28T7n1Mc&t=69
|-
|Now playing Teen||0:60||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdR5fKht5LY
|-
|Now playing Teen||0:30||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoCH1L7vE5Q
|-
|Now playing Kid 2||0:30||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYt28T7n1Mc&t=107
|-
|}

{{anchor|Ultimate TF Sweepstakes}}
*'''[[The Ultimate Transformers Sweepstakes]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtsO0cT_y8o Los Angeles], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYt28T7n1Mc&t=266 Cleveland]
: Animation: Excerpts from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
: Narration: Victor Caroli and various local announcers.
: Notes: Victor Caroli promotes the movie and tells us all about the prizes we can win by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to the address given by the local announcer.
: ''Byeond good, beyond evil, beyond your wildest imagination! Transformers: The Movie. A new evil threatens the galaxy in the hottest summer adventure ever! Be part of it! Enter our "Ultimate Transformers Sweepstakes". Grand prize is this stereo cassette player plus movie souveneirs! Over a hundered winners get movie soundtracks or the hit single "[[The Touch]]". Get this bumper sticker just for entering. Send a self addressed stamped envelope to <local TV station's P.O. Box address>. Transformers: The Movie, opens everywhere August 8th, rated PG.''

{{anchor|TFTM Sweepstakes}}
*'''[[Transformers: The Movie Sweepstakes]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6i0DkvD2fc 45 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: A narrator tells us about the prizes we could win if we enter the Transformers: The Movie Sweepstakes and how to enter the contest. This contest was sponsored by [[Hasbro]] and [[Nickelodeon]].
:''The battle between the Autobots and Decepticons reaches its ultimate climax this summer on the big screen and when it's all over...'' Optimus Prime: "One shall stand, one shall fall" ''A new Transformer will become the chosen one and you can be the chosen one too when you enter and win the 'Transformers: The Movie' Sweepstakes. Grand prize is a complete home entertainment system featuring color TV, stereo component system and more! Plus an album collection from [[Scotti Bros. Records]] and Tapes featuring the [[The Transformers: The Movie - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|soundtrack to the Transformers movie]]. And an actual drawing right from the movie! All it takes to win is a postcard with your name, address, age and phone. Send it to the Transformers: The Movie Sweepstakes P.O. Box 1286 New York, New York, 10116 and get it here by August 21st. Five first prize winners get a Transformers: The Movie collection of robots from Hasbro. Fifty second prize winners get a one year subscription to the Transformers comic book from Marvel. Enter and win the Transformers: The Movie Sweepstakes from Hasbro and Nickelodeon, the place where only kids win!''

{{anchor|Mystery Transformer Contest}}
[[File:Mystery Transformer Contest puzzle.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Oooh, oooh, I know the answer! It's Unicorn!]]
* '''[[Mystery Transformer contest]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLpOYT__UvY 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
: Narration: Unknown child.
: Notes: A word scramble of a Transformer name is shown on the screen with several letters shown in their correct place below it. A kid tells us that if you send a postcard with the correct answer on it, you can win various prizes. The prize pool seems to be a combination of the first and second place prizes from the "Transformers: The Movie Sweepstakes and the grand prize Transformers party from the "[[Prizes in Disguise]]" contest, along with a television, VCR and a collection of [[Family Home Entertainment|Transformers videotapes]]. The ad features an ''incredibly'' laid back easy listening tune that is in sharp contrast to the dynamic animation shown from the movie and removing any sense of urgency for getting one's contest entry in.
: ''To enter, just spell the name of the movie's big mystery Transformer. Here are some clues. ONce you've figured out the name, write it down on a postcard along with your name, age, address and home phone number and send it to "Mystery Transformer", P.O. Box 797, New York, New York, 10185. You could win the grand prize of your very own Transformers party with live Transformers as the guests of honor. You'll also get a video entertainment system with a TV, a VCR and Transformers videocassettes. Five first prize winners get their very own collection of twelve Transformers robots and fifty second place winners get a year's subscription to the Transformers comic book. Keep your eyes open for more clues here on the USA Network Kid's Club!''

===Toys===
{{anchor|Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Cyclonus, Scourge, Rodimus Prime}}
[[File:1986 Comm Skywarp and Cyclonus.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|So does this mean [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Who is Cyclonus?|became Cyclonus]]?]]
*'''Hot Rod''', '''Kup''', and '''Blurr'''; '''Cyclonus''' and '''Scourge'''; and '''Rrrrrodimus Prime'''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9yerQ_sW3U&t=60 30 sec]
: Animation: A running battle in the desert with each character charging in and quipping as the narrator identifies him.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid face to generic Galvatron face.
: Toy segment: Rodimus Prime drives along a dirt road in front of a dirt wall. A starburst transition leads us to Rodimus in robot mode standing on a mound of dirt. Next is a jumpcut sequence of Rodimus' trailer being transformed to base mode and then Rodimus is placed behind the gun mount. Cut to a side by side of Cyclonus and Scourge being flown in robot mode front of a rock wall before a transition into Rodimus being flown in robot mode from the other direction. The segment ends with the Kidmation.
: ''Notes'': Cameos by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], making this bit of animation yet another one of the pre-TF:TM ancillary stories that contradicts the movie itself. Additionally features an older Hot Rod animation model placing his Autobot symbol above his fire emblem, as it also appears in the movie promo trailer. [[Frank Welker]] voices Hot Rod for his single line. Kup and Blurr's voices are provided by [[John Stephenson]] and [[John Moschitta]]; and while Scourge is voiced by his usual actor [[Stan Jones]], Cyclonus's voice for this spot is unknown.
: ''And new Autobots join Optimus Prime. Kup,'' "Reminds me of the battle of Beta Four." ''Hot Rod,'' "Watch my smoke." ''And Blurr.'' "Nowyouseeme. Nowyoudon't." ''And these are the new Decepticons, the evil Cyclonus'' "I'm spoiling for a fight." ''and Scourge.'' "No one escapes the Sweeps." ''But soon a new Autobot leader will arrive. Introducing Rodimus Prime. '''No one''' can take on the Decepticons like Rrrrrodimus Prime!'' {Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''The Transformers. Each sold separately. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Ultra Magnus}}
[[File:Ultra Magnus G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|You've heard of Elf on a Shelf, now get ready for Tape Player Man on a Teletraan!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTVK024J5aY 30 sec]
: Animation: Decepticons are attacking the Autobot launch site. With Optimus on Cybertron, it's up to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]! Magnus loads up some 'bots in Autobot City, then rolls out into the desert to fight the Decepticons, plowing through the Combaticons en route.
: Narration: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime and Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid face to generic Ultra Magnus face.
: Toy segment: Hot Rod, Smokescreen, Tracks, and Red Alert are loaded in order top to bottom onto Magnus' carrier mode, with a zoom in on the lower level. A close up on Magnus rolling fully loaded past a rockwall is followed by a different angle showing that Magnus is being rolled along an unpaved cliffside road. Mimicking the animation, he runs into the Combaticons (this time it's Swindle, Brawl and Vortex) and knocks them off the edge. The segment ends with a jumpcut sequence of Ultra Magnus' transformation to robot mode and a very short repeat of Ultra Magnus barrelling through the Combaticons.
: Notes: [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] gets his [[Buster Jones|normal voice actor]] this time around. Ultra Magnus' voice is provided by his season three voice actor, [[Jack Angel]]. Cameo appearances by Starscream, Skywarp, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]; [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]; [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]; [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]].
: "Decepticons are attacking our launch site. Where's Prime?" Blaster: "He's on Cybertron. It's up to you, Ultra Magnus." Ultra Magnus: "Autobots, transform and mount up." {When Ultra Magnus rolls - into action - he takes on Decepticons - like no one else can.} Optimus Prime: "Meet Ultra Magnus. As car carrier he can transport four Autobots into battle, but once there he tranforms into my powerful Autobot commander." {The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''The Transformers. Each sold separately. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Ultra Magnus''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEq_h5MyIDc&t=150 30 sec] - Slightly shortened to squeeze in a plug for ''The Transformers: The Movie'' narrated by Victor Caroli and Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime. :''And coming this summer, Transformers: The Movie.'' Optimus Prime: "You've never seen anything like it."

{{anchor|Ultra Magnus and Galvatron}}
[[File:Ultra Magnus and Galvatron G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' and '''Galvatron''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d99MHJ-UD-U 30 sec]
: Animation: Magnus and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], along with others, do battle on a highway. Starscream and Skywarp can be glimpsed flying into battle alongside Galvatron!
: Narration: [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].
: Kidmation: Kid face to Galvatron face.
: Toy segment: A jumpcut transformation sequence of Galvatron going from cannon to robot is followed by a zoom in on his head as his electronic lights and sounds are demonstrated. A clip of Ultra Magnus' loaded carrier mode (re-used from the previous ad) rolls into a ball before expanding into a clip of Ultra Magnus being flown in robot mode (also re-used from the previous ad). Cut to two boys battling with Galvatron's electronics activated and the toys held awakardly above and behind them. Back to the reused loaded Magnus carrier mode clip which does a confetti like transiton to a still shot of Magnus in robot mode standing on a dirt plateau. Galvatron's light and sounds are demoed again, this time in cannon mode before ending with a bordered spray transition to a still shot of Galvatron's robot mode in front of a rock wall.
: Notes: Cameos by Jazz, Red Alert, Smokescreen, Tracks (could this be in continuity with the previous commercial?!); Skywarp and Starscream. Galvatron's voice appears to be Frank Welker doing a less-gravely Megatron-like voice. Ultra Magnus' voice is again provided by Jack Angel. Megatron and Galvatron are treated as separate characters to avoid spoiling the fact that Galvatron IS Megatron. For whatever reason, Galvatron firing at Magnus in cannon mode is repeated twice.
: {Ultra Magnus!} Optimus Prime: "The courageous Ultra Magnus is a born leader." Ultra Magnus: "We meet at last Galvatron." Galvatron: "And it will be the last time we meet." Megatron: "And Galvatron is Ultra Magnus's sworn enemy." {The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} Megatron: "Galvatron transforms from laser cannon to fighting robot." Optimus Prime: "And Ultra Magnus transforms from huge car carrier to Autobot Commander." {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} ''The Transformers. Each sold separately. From Hasbro.''
: *'''Ultra Magnus''' and '''Galvatron''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEq_h5MyIDc&t=210 30 sec] - A shortened version of the previous ad which uses a more generic version of the 1986 theme music and includes a tail-end ad for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', narration by The Other Movie Guy. ''Does Prime die?!''

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[[File:SpringerWreckGarCommercial1.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|It sorta happened like this in the movie. A little.]]
*'''Springer''' and '''Wreck-Gar''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqSDxJxcYOM 30 sec]
: Animation: Original animation, but the plot draws heavily from ''The Transformers: The Movie''. [[Springer (G1)|Springer's]] shuttle is destroyed by the ''[[Revenge (G1)|Revenge]]''; he flies to the surface of [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] and battles [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and another Junkion.
: Narration: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime describing Springer, Frank Welker as Megatron gleefully describing Wreck-Gar as though he were a Decepticon (and the toy shown has a Decepticon symbol) and [[Victor Caroli]].
: Kidmation: Kid face to generic Magnus face.
: Toy segment: Wreck-Gar is rolled up a dirt incline in front of a rock wall, leading into his jumpcut transformation sequence. Similarly, Springer arrives in car mode on a dirt platform before going through a jumpcut transformation sequence. The segment ends with two kids battling it out with the toys, standing over a dirt platform.
: Notes: Wreck-Gar is voiced by [[Frank Welker]] for this commercial, not sounding particularly distinct from Megatron aside from affecting a British accent; his lines are rearranged snippets taken from his lines in the movie. Wreck-Gar's treatment as a Decepticon may have been another attempt to avoid spoiling the plot of the movie à la treating Galvatron as a separate character from Megatron.
: Optimus Prime: "His spaceship destroyed by Decepticon fire, Springer, the toughest of the Autobot Triplechangers, crash lands on planet Junkion." Wreck-Gar: "Hurry, hurry, operators are standing by. No welcome wagons. Hello Stranger!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} Megatron: "Junkion Wreck-Gar transforms from motorcycle to robot." Optimus Prime: "And triplechanger Springer transforms from car to helicopter to robot." {The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''The Transformers. Each sold separately. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Sharkticon}}
[[File:Sharkticon G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|If Wheelie's friends you harm, farewell you say to arm!]]
*'''Sharkticons''', '''Kup''', '''Hot Rod''' and '''Wheelie''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55nfsUkXpUc 30 sec]
: Animation: Like the previous commercial, heavily based on the movie. Hot Rod and Kup battle a group of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] (who sounds so much like Scrappy-Doo despite [[Frank Welker]] still voicing him) arrives to help.
: Narration: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, Frank Welker as Megatron and Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid face to Galvatron face.
: Toy segment: Starts with two kids shoving their Sharkticons into the camera. Hot Rod and Kup drive through a rocky diorama meeting up on pile of dirt from which they are uncerimoniously shoved off by the Sharkticons. The segment ends with a jumpcut transformation sequence.
: Notes: Once again, the Hot Rod toy is the prototype magenta color. The toys are consistently referred to as "Sharkticons" and the individual name "[[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]]" is never used.
: Optimus Prime: "What could be more terrifying than being Kup and Hot Rod stranded on an alien planet battling the merciless Sharkticons?" "Wheelie say, find friends today!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} Megatron: "Meet the Sharkticons!" {Autobots never faced an evil force worse than the terror of - the Sharkticons! The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''The Transformers. Each sold separately. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Sharkticons''', '''Kup''', '''Hot Rod''' and '''Wheelie''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNUDoRsDb54&t=7 Opens in three days],[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNUDoRsDb54&t=46 Opens in two days],[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNUDoRsDb54&t=85 Opens today],[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNUDoRsDb54&t=124 Now playing] - A shortened version of the previous ad with Wheelie and Megatron's lines omitted to make space for a movie plug.

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[[File:G1commercial menasor vs superion.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Aerialbots''' and '''Stunticons giftsets''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQiEEJx7PCM 30 sec]
: Animation: The two teams both arrive in the desert and transform; both combine, and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] bashes [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] into a cliff. Menasor's legs are on backwards.
: Production code: (animation) MP 1115, Spot 250
: Narration: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, Frank Welker as Megatron and Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Bucktooth kid with "freaky green glowing" eyes. Re-used from the third version of the Blaster commercial
: Toy segment: Still frames of each of the Aerialbots' alt modes flip around and zoom out into place in a collage of Aerialbot robot modes. This is followed by a jumpcut assembly of Superion and Superion flying in front of a wall. After the Kidmation, a kid pops up from behind a rock holding Menasor and engages in battle with a second kid holding Superion.
: Notes: This ad was filmed on a "rocks and dirt in front of a house in the Southwestern US" set but a different one from any of the previous ones. Megatron's dialogue is rather strange switching from narration to ordering the Stunticons to attack as though they can hear him. Megatron's dialogue also includes one hell of a sentence fragment: "Only the Stunticons!" ...only the Stunticons ''what?''
: Optimus Prime: "Look, the Aerialbots!" Megatron: "Look, the Stunticons!" Megatron: "Only the Stunticons!" Optimus Prime: "Only the Aerialbots have this kind of teamwork." Megatron: "Stunticons attack!" {Aerialbots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons. The Transformers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} Kid 1: "Nobody can stop Menasor!" Kid 2: "Except Superion!" ''Stunticon and Aerialbot giftsets sold separately. From Hasbro.''
:* '''Aerialbots''' and '''Stunticons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2YyQowyjZI 30 sec] - Similar to the previous commercial except that the music has been changed from the Season 2 intro theme to the Season 3 intro and instead of advertising the giftsets at the end, it advertises the individual toys. Like with the 1986 versions of the previous year's Dinobots and Constructicons/Devastator ads, the Kidmation is changed to the 1986 one with a kid's face fold morphing into an Ultra Magnus-like generic robot.
:* '''Aerialbots''' and '''Stunticons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWaG1QPOpF0 30 sec] - A shortened version of the ad with a [[Decoy]] stinger added to the end. This version would have run in 1987.

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[[File:Bruticus and Metroplex G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Combaticons/Bruticus''' and '''Metroplex''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M125dfwquM 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1115, Spot 257
: Animation: The [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] fly through a canyon, combine, and attack [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], who transforms to his enormous robot mode and fires at them.
:Narration: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, Frank Welker as Megatron and Victor Caroli.
:Kidmation: Kid face to Galvatron face.
:Toy segment: Rocks pull away and the camera zooms in (with jumpcuts halfway through) to reveal Metroplex sitting in base mode on a small rock platform. As Prime describes Metroplex's modes we jump to a shot of his battlestation mode, a jumpcut transformation sequence and Metroplex flying by the ol' rock wall in robot mode. The Combaticons get the bum's rush by comparison. Their portion consists of a close up of Onslaught that zooms out to show all five Combaticons in vehicle mode on a dirt area then a very quick jumpcut assembly of Bruticus. After the Kidmation, we get a closeup of Bruticus flying that leads to two kids transforming Metroplex from city to battle station to robot in another very quick jumpcut sequence. The segment ends with a brief shot of the two kids battling with Metroplex and Bruticus.
:Notes: Once again, Megatron switches between narration and giving orders, this time doing it mid-speech. The Combaticon toys used have the same early sticker set that appeared in their original stock photos with a square black sticker in the middle of the Bruticus chestplate, round stickers on the upper "wings" of the chestplate, white stickers on the lower wings, Onslaught's thigh stickers having different colors and Swindle's chest stickers having yellow rectangles instead of blue. The jumpcut assembly of Bruticus appears to have been cutoff early (or perhaps they just missed a step) as his head is never placed over Onslaught's.
: Megatron: "Only ''we'' have a military attack group like the Combaticons. Transform Combaticons and attack the new Autobot city!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} Optimus Prime: "Autobots, this is our new city Metroplex! It can transform into a battle station and then transform again into the giagantic Metroplex himself." Megatron: "But the ''Combaticons'' can combine to form ''Bruticus!''" {Robots in disguise.} Kid 1: "Decepticons attack!" Kid 2: "Transform Metroplex!" {The Transformers!} ''Each sold separately. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Combaticons/Bruticus''' and '''Metroplex''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeFLnk9TO2s 30 sec] - Slightly shortened to include a plug for the movie.

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[[File:Protectobots and Trypticon G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Protectobots/Defensor''' and '''Trypticon''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9yerQ_sW3U&t=212 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1139, Spot 309
: Animation: The Protectobots drive down a road towards the Decepticons' massive new base, transform and attack. [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s voice commands the base to transform into battle station mode; the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] become [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] and fire back. [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] changes to dinosaur mode and blasts fire-breath at Defensor.
: Narration: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, Frank Welker as Megatron and Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid face to Galvatron face.
: Toy segment: Starts with a zoom in on Trypticon's city mode on a platform in a rocky area, similar to the Metroplex one but sans revealing rocks and jumpcuts. Afer a jumpcut transformation sequence to Trypticon's battlestation mode, a collage of the Protectobots flying in robot mode warps into a ball and then unwarps into Defensor flying. After a brief snippet of animated Defensor firing, we see Trypticon's head rotate around to complete his transformation to dinosaur mode and a clip of Trypticon breathing fire. After the last bit of animation, two kids playing with the toys are ''very'' affected by the sight of toy Trypticon knocking over Defensor via his motorized walk.
: Notes: The area where Trypticon's toy is shown in city mode is more desolate than the one in the Metroplex ad, with what looks to be several "stumps" of trees cut down at the three foot/one meter height range in the background.
: Optimus Prime: "That's it, Trypticon, the new Decepticon city." Hot Spot: "It's enormous!" First Aid: "That never stopped the Protectobots before!" Astrotrain: "Transform Trypticon!" Megatron: "The awesome new Decepticon city Trypticon can transform into an incredible battle station." Kid: "Transform the Protectobots!" Optimus Prime: "But the Protectobots can transform into Defensor!" Megatron: "''But'', Trypticon can transform again into a dinosaur!" {The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''The Transformers. Batteries not included. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Predacons}}
[[File:Predacons G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Predacons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD9CXVN59pw 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1138, Spot 296
: Animation: The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] barrel over Skywarp, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and Starscream; the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] charge in to counter the Dinobots, transforming into robot mode and then combining into [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] before flying fist first into the camera.
: Narration: Frank Welker as Megatron and Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid face to generic Magnus face.
: Toy segment: Headstrong, Tantrum and Divebomb each get a jumpcut sequence where a shot of them flying in robot mode peels back from the center to reveal their alternate mode shoved into the camera. The last alternate mode still, Divebomb's, pans back to become the center of a collage of Predacon alternate modes. The collage rolls into a spinning cylinder before unrolling into Predaking flying in front of a rock wall. After the Kidmation, Snarl (at an angle reminiscent of Jazzy Jeff being physically tossed out of the house on ''{{w|The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air}}'') and Grimlock are shown flying in front of rock wall in separate shots. Predaking flies in from the other direction and the kid holding him clashes with another kid holding Swoop. The remaining four Dinobots sit idly below on a dirt platform.
: Notes: [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] is missing from the animated Dinobots. He was also missing from previous commercials featuring the Dinobots. He did make it into the toy footage though. Sludge also gets his first toy segment appearance.
: Megatron: "Few Decepticons can stand up to the Dinobots, but the Predacons can! The Predacons not only transform into robots but into one gigantic robot! Predaking!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} Kid 1: "Transform the Predacons!" {The Transformers! Robots in disguise} Kid 1: "It's the Dinobots!" Kid 2: "Can't stop Predaking!" ''The Transformers. Each sold separately. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Sky Lynx}}
[[File:Sky Lynx G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Sky Lynx''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUGVqoAnISI 30 sec]
: Animation: Predaking smashes through a mountain to attack the Dinobots. [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] notices Predaking and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] thinks they're in trouble, but then [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] swoops in to save the day.
:Narration: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime and Victor Caroli.
:Kidmation: Kid face to generic Magnus face.
:Toy segment: Sky Lynx's shuttle component flies through the air before a jumpcut docks it on his transporter half. We then get a jumpcut transformation sequence showing the shuttle converted to bird, the Lynx mode of the transporter half, and finally the combined form. After Kidmation, a kid swoops down Predaking onto the dirt platform where Sky Lynx's combined from stands. After Predaking lands, Sky Lynx "stops" him by slowly walking into him.
:Notes: Impressively, in the clip of the shuttle being docked onto the crawler transporter, the transporter is moving the entire time. Like the Ultra Magnus commercials, this one could actually be in continuity with the Predacon commercial, which ended with the Predacons combining. [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] ([[Neil Ross]]) and Grimlock ([[Gregg Berger]]) both have their cartoon voices (well, the higher-pitched voice that Slag had in Season 3.)
: Slag: "Look, it's Predaking!" Grimlock: "Me Grimlock think we in big trouble!" Slag: "Not to worry, here comes Sky Lynx!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.} Optimus Prime: "Meet Skylynx. This ferocious motorized Autobot triple changes from space shuttle...to bird and lynx and then combines to form Sky Lynx." Kid 1: "Predaking's attacking." Kid 2: "Sky Lynx'll stop him!" ''The Transformers. Batteries not included. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Sandstorm, Broadside, Octane}}
[[File:Autobot Triple Changers G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|It's a flying car! Be impressed damn it!]]
*'''Triple Changers''' - '''Sandstorm''', '''Broadside''' and '''Octane''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLdaJE0wZ24 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1138, Spot 295
: Animation: [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and Astrotrain attack [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]; [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] change repeatedly as they travel over water and land. This ends with Sandstorm driving off a ramp-like cliff and transforming into a helicopter to take on Astrotrain and Blitzwing alongside Broadside in jet mode.
: Narration: [[Victor Caroli]]
: Kidmation: Kid face to generic Magnus face.
: Toy segment: Sandstorm's buggy mode rolls along a ridge as the narrator starts naming off his modes and we get jumpcuts to his other two modes flying. Broadside's aircraft carrier mode rests on the same ridge as his transformations are named and shown flying. We then get a transition to a scene of two kids swooping the Autobot triple changers in robot mode down on Octane in tanker mode as third kid drives him along the same ridge we saw earlier. A jumpcut shows a close up on Octane's tanker mode rolling on the ridge followed by cuts to shots of his other two modes flying while Caroli names them. The last Octane shot gets sucked into the center of the screen to transition to another battle scene with the three kids.
: Notes: The commercial uses the alternate character model for Broadside, also used in [[Carnage in C-Minor]].
:''Pinned down one time too many by Astrotrain and Blitzwing, the Autobots build their own triple changers.'' {Autobot - triple changers battling - the triple changers of - the Decepticons!} ''Triple changer Sandstorm transforms from dune buggy to copter to robot and Broadside transforms from carrier to jet to robot, to fight Decepticon triple changer Octane who transforms from tanker to jumbo jet to robot.'' {The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''The Transformers. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Triple Changers''' - '''Sandstorm''', '''Broadside''' and '''Octane''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjyz7sQE1yU 30 sec] - An edited version of the previous spot with the animated segment shorted in order to fit in a tail-end plug for the movie.

{{anchor|Battlechargers}}
[[File:Battlechargers G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Battlechargers''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=angd3rL-X1M 30 sec]
: Animation: Amid a field of erupting volcanoes, Ultra Magnus and his usual team of Autobots (Jazz, Smokescreen, Red Alert and Tracks) transform and march forward in lock-step, prompting Megatron to order the Battlechargers to attack. [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] drive off a cliff; Runabout transforms with a green grid effect and fires.
: Narration: Frank Welker as Megatron and Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid face to Galvatron face.
: Toy segment: The Battlechargers and pulled back and released. This causes a kid to whip his head around to follow them as they zoom along and transform upon a black floor with a futuristic white grid pattern. The transformation is immediately repeated with streaking effects comprised of a trail of the toys' upper torsos. This is followed by Runamuck being released to zoom and transform on his own. We then get a different clip of both toys being pulled back and released, with a longer lengthwise look at the toys' vehicle modes rolling along before cutting to the front end angle for the transformation. Again the transformation is repeated with the trailing effect but instead of the kid whipping his head around, he's merely follows with his eyes. We then see Runabout pulled back with highlighting and smoking effects added to his wheels. The kid whips his head around again to see Runabout transforming with the trailing effect. We then get a sequence of jumpcuts starting with a closeup of Runabout's head before switching to shots of Runamuck's gun being equipped and then Runabout's. The last cut is to a shot of Runabout being converted to car mode. Hot Rod flashes across the screen as we see two kids rolling the Battlechargers. One of them yells "It's the Autobots!" as we see two kids approach holding the aforementioned Hot Rod and...Scourge? "Battlechargers attack!"
: Notes: The set from the Jumpstarters and Omega Supreme ads is back.
: Megatron: "Look! It's Ultra Magnus and the Autobots. Battlechargers attack!" {Nobody jumps into action - faster than - Battlechargers!} Megatron: "My Battlechargers will crush the Autobots!" {Nobody jumps into action - faster than - Battlechargers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} Kid 1: "It's the Autobots!" Kid 2: "Battlechargers, attack!" ''The Transformers. Sold separately. From Hasbro.''

===Cartoon===
*'''Cartoon promo 1''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6G_iHzhgFA 30 sec]
: Animation: Various Season One and Two excerpts.
: Narration: Victor Caroli, various local TV station announcers.
: Notes: Uses the season three/season four theme.
: Megatron: "I have a plan to finish all the Autobots!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''The incredible story of the Transformers continues as heroic Autobots battle evil Decepticons every Monday through Friday.'' Megatron: "We'll be waiting!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.}

*'''Cartoon promo 2''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc8UH4nDY3k 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-8aub2UX1k 10 sec]
: Animation: Various Season Two excerpts.
: Narration: Victor Caroli, various local TV station announcers.
: Notes: Uses the season three/season four theme.
: Onslaught: "Annhilate the Aerialbots!" Optimus Prime: "Not if we can help it!" {The Transformers! More than meets the eye. The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''It's the incredible adventures of the Transformers. '''Watch''' as heroic Autobots bravely battle evil Decepticons every Monday through Friday. Don't miss a single day!'' {The Transformers! More than meets the eye.}

*'''EMERGENCY AUTOBOT ALERT''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2_vaeTp1qQ 10 sec] – Excerpts of Optimus Prime at Moonbase 1 and Prime vs. Megatron, soundtracked with a Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime narration that is uncharacteristically arrogant.
: Notes: This promo reassuring traumatized fans that Optimus Prime would return was shown as early as the first airing of "[[Starscream's Ghost]]" on [[October 2]], 1986, less than two months after the release of ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
: Optimus Prime: "Heroes never die. I, Optimus Prime, can never be conquered!" ''Catch the surprise return of Optimus Prime. Coming soon to The Transformers.''

=== Other ===
[[File:Patches g1.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Spike, if you don't put the patch on your skin, you won't get the nicotine.]]
[[File:1986 Comm Jazz and Thundercracker Party.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|This socially awkward scene could be all yours!]]
{{anchor|Reflective patches}}
*'''[[Prizes in Disguise]] contest/[[Iron-on patch|reflective patches]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UUwi2uSUQE 30 sec]
: Animation: Jazz and Cosmos land on a plateau and request that the dark blobs moving below identify themselves. Spike replies that it's him and some friends. Jazz, Cosmos, Tracks and Smokescreen shine their lights to reveal that it is in "Spike and friends" and they are wearing Transformers reflective patches. Spike and his friends subsequently follow Cosmos into the Autobot base.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid face to generic Magnus face; also, a kid saying "Robots in Disguise" through the Voice Changer.
: Notes: The appearance of Tracks and Smokescreen is a bit more than the cameo in the background of a single shot it would initially appear to be. The shot of Spike and friends being illuminated has beams of light coming from five different directions which means that Tracks and Smokescreen must be joining in. But that's only four Autobots which means a fifth unidentified Autobot must be there as well. Between the animation and the Ultra Magnus Kidmation we get a quick shot of a kid turning to face the camera (and a spotlight) while wearing a sweatshirt covered in relective patches while standing in front of a white picket fence. The lighting is dim outside of the spotlight, presumably to highlight the patches and echo the nighttime setting of the animated segment. After the Kidmation, we see two other kids (one in a solid red shirt the other in a white shirt with red sleeves) standing in front of a peg wall of 1985 and 1986 Minibots. One of them grabs a [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and turns to look at the back, alongside his friend looking at the back of [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]. When he turns it is revealed that behind them is a set of shelves containing larger Transformers. The top shelf has [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] along with a number of each of the four [[Insecticon (G1)|Deluxe Insecticons]]. The middle shelf is full of Jetfires while the bottom shelf has Omega Supreme. Standard cartoon voices for [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], Jazz and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]. Background cameos by Tracks and Smokescreen. Next we see a kid wearing a blue sweatshirt over a dress shirt (different kid from the first segment) run into a room holding carded Swerve and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] to announce to the kid in the red shirt from the previous segment: "I got a free reflective patch!". Cut to the night time fence scene from the first segment and the second blue shirted kid and the other kid from the store segment show off their Superion and Omega Supreme patches on their shoulders while yelling out the character names. After this we get a demonstration of a Blitzwing patch being ironed onto some sort of black fabric. As the narration goes on to talk about the prizes, we see scenes of a kid's birthday party in a wooded area with performers in Thundercracker and Jazz costumes (similar if not identical to those from the [[The Transformers Universal Studios Tour|Universal Studios Tour]]), a kid talking into the [[Enemy (G1)|Electronic Voice Changer]], and the same [[stock footage]] of the Action Cards from the 1985 ad stingers. The ad ends with a scene of kids running up to the peg wall to grab Transformers. This wider shot reveals that in addition to Minibot pegs there is also a column of Stunticon and Aerialbot limbs. This ad is INCREDIBLY consistent in featuring the patches. EVERY single kid visible in the ad, animated and live action, has at least one patch on their shirt. This even includes the party scene and the kid using the voice changer! While Spike and the friend to his left have Autobot patches (Ultra Magnus and Omega Supreme, respectively), the friend on the other side has a Blitzwing patch! Since all three follow Cosmos into the base, the Autobots must not have held it against him.
: Cosmos: "Who goes there?" Spike: "Spike and friends!" Jazz: "Shine a light on them, they're wearing Transformers reflective patches." Cosmos: "Okay!" {The Transformers. Robots in Disguise!} ''In the Transformers Prizes in Disguise game everyone's a winner!'' "I got a free reflective patch!" "Superion!" "Omega Supreme!" ''And eight more. And your patch may disguise an instant prize, like a party with life-sized Transformers or electronic voice changers.'' "Robots in disguise." ''Or Transformers Action cards. Get Transformers reflective patches and game details '''free''' in specially marked packages. From Hasbro.''

*'''Funpals [[Underoos]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yfAVsrwY7M 30 sec]
: Kidmation: Three different kids turn into animated versions of the lead good guy from the toyline that corresponds to their underwear while growling that line's catchphrase and the name of the good guy. The last of the three is Freddy, who pulls on his Transformers Underoos and turns into Optimus Prime while growling "MORE than meets the eye! The Transformers!".
: Notes: The animation model used for Optimus Prime has design simplifications which make it very similar to the animation model used in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|actual cartoons]]. The coloring of the model however, is based off Prime's [[package art]]. It oddly deviates by coloring the upper legs blue, and having a white line just under his forehead crest.
: "Freddy, what are you doing up there?"

{{anchor|CookieCrisp}}
[[File:Cookie Crisp Jazz Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Cookie Crisp "Transformer Game" giveaway''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ4_yzDH98Q 30 sec]
: Notes: A standard mid-80's [[Cookie Crisp]] ad with a stinger promoting the giveaway of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] action figures. The figure shown in the ad appears to be the same as the figure that would be sent out, having modified door stickers and lacking the other Martini Racing decals. The stinger features a kid in a featureless room playing with his Jazz figure, racing it down the middle of a large table on what looks to be a paper mockup of a white road with yellow and red stripes in the center. After racing it, he transforms Jazz and moves him around in various ways. The kid stops in the middle of playing with Jazz to look surprised as he pulls out a game piece from a box of Cookie Crisp.
: Kids: "The Cookie Crook!" Cookie Crook: "Just checking the traffic." Cookie Cop: "Cookie Crook! This scheme to get Cookie Crisp isn't taking off!" Cookie Crook: "Can you blame me? It looks like little chocolate chip cookies!" Cookie Cop: "And it's part of this complete breakfast." {If you like cookies, you'll love Cookie Crisp!} ''You could be an instant winner of a Jazz Transformer. Millions will enter, twenty-five thousand may win. There's a free game card in specially marked boxes of Cookie Crisp cereal. Or write to post office box eighty-five twelve Westport, Connecticut, O-five-six-eight-eight-eight.

==1987==
Even with the cartoon being limited to just [[The Rebirth|three new episodes]] 1987 did not see a significant drop in new toy commercials, boasting eleven ads of its own. While evidence of 1986 ads being continued into 1987 is scant, there is known to be a decoy stinger version of the [[#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons ad]]. As a result of the cartoon's cancellation, the animated segments from 1987 to the line's end in 1990 pretty much all depict separate microcontinuities or, if you prefer, one large one. Concepts exclusive to the 1987 ads include: The Autobot and Decepticon Headmasters having entirely different heads before becoming Headmasters, Galvatron being the creator of the Horrorcons, Punch seemingly playing both the Autobots and the Decepticons (as opposed to being an Autobot spy), and the Monsterbots having been created as the result of an Autobot lab accident. Many of the live-action segments for the 1987 toy commercials showed kids playing with the toys in a rocky, doom-laden environment, replete with constant flashes of lightning illuminating the toys. It is possible this is meant to be [[Nebulos]], given the way that planet is portrayed in the animated segments. The ads moved away from showing the kids on screen, instead opting to show only their hands holding the toys more often than not. The Kidmation has changed again, this time all ads used the same segment of a kid jumping in the air and flipping, turning into a stop-motion Ultra Magnus as he does so. The animation for these ads also start becoming more and more anime-like in their designs and animation style from here on out (think [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|the Headmasters anime, but with better and more expensive animation]]). Likely due to animator influence from series regular [[Satoshi Urushihara]] and his partner Kinji Yoshimoto, who by this point were both working with another Japanese animation house, AIC (Though whether or not the studio also assisted with the ads is currently unknown).

[[File:Weirdwolfweirdhead.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|I think pulling my head off is a pretty good idear.]]
Appropriately, given the events of [[The Transformers: The Movie]], no longer are Optimus Prime and Megatron narrating the ads and describing the new characters/toys. Instead, those descriptions were now mostly given via discussions between Ultra Magnus and Rodimus Prime or ranting by Galvatron (either explicitly to Cyclonus or to an implied unseen and unheard Decepticon underling). Existing major characters continued to have speaking lines in the animation, but new, more minor ones like Hun-Grr, Punch and even unnamed generics began to get some speaking lines. Either due to budget limitations or the fact that most of these characters had few, if any, appearances in the cartoon thanks to the truncation of Season Four, they were not reprised by their series actors. Who the other actors were is largely unknown, but at least a handful of lines over the remainder of the line's run were recorded by voice director [[Wally Burr]]. This year would also mark the departure from using the cartoon theme song for the jingle. Again this likely related to the truncation of Season 4, with it re-using the Season 3 theme song. Instead, a brand new jingle was created that still utilized the taglines and feel of the earlier songs but put its own spin on it: "The Transformers! More much more than meets the eye! The Transformers! Robots in disguise!". The beginning would be modified for the year's two major subgroups, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] (Head. Mas. ter. Trans. Formers!) and the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] (Target-master Transformers!). The Targetmaster version even had its own completely unique universe describing the gimmick: "Two Transformers out of one! The vehicle transforms and so does the gun!".

Cartoon advertising seems to have been limited to promoting the episode [[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1|The Return of Optimus Prime]] as nothing has turned up so far for the Rebirth. This is unusual for the original series as no other episode got a dedicated promo, suggesting that Hasbro ''really'' wanted to get the word out after the backlash from [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|Prime's death]]. Commercials were run for both the actual two days of airing as well as the entire week of airing. They even went so far as to have a stinger at the end of several episodes promoting the impending "surprise" return of Optimus Prime.

===Comics===
{{anchor|Headmaster comic book}}

[[File:Brainstormweirdhead.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Brainstorm was actually pretty happy to get rid of his bizarre zombie vampire head.]]
*'''''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]''' comic book'' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbD3lRa5YVY 30 sec]
: Production code: MP 1163, Spot 346
: Animation: The post-Movie Autobots and Decepticons shoot it out on Cybertron: Galvatron and Scourge fire on Blurr and Rodimus; [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] grapples with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]; Ultra Magnus...stands there. Two teams "blast" their way to Nebulos. The Autobots detach their heads, which are replaced by "the intelligent Nebulons". The Decepticons do the same. Scorponok and Fortress Maximus slug it out; the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] charge at each other and transform.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Notes: Features completely random, made-up heads for the pre-Headmaster robots.
: ''In the midst of the Cybertronian war, special mission teams of Autobots and Decepticons blasted their way to planet Nebulon. There, the powerful Transformers let the intelligent Nebulons become the heads of their robots.'' {Head. Mas. ter. Trans. Formers! More, much more than meets the eye!} ''But the Headmasters were still Autobots and Decepticons and fierce new battles erupted. Follow the adventures of the Headmaster Transformers and the equally incredible Targetmaster Transformers in Marvel Comics.''

=== Toys ===
{{anchor|Headmaster Autobots}}
[[File:Autobot Headmasters G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"Let's search that planet, Magnus! We've got to find them! With their help, we can defeat the Decepticons!" Keep hoping, Rodimus. Keep hoping.]]
*'''Headmasters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDlcUdHUyn4 30 sec]
: Animation: The four Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] [[Nebulan]]s climb into their respective partners, who are parked in vehicle mode in a base; they roll out and clash with the three Headmaster Decepticons. Includes particularly nice closeups of [[Monzo]] and [[Stylor]].
: Narration: Victor Caroli, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] narrate. (well, Rodimus actually spews out a series of nearly incomprehensible lines.)
: Kidmation: A kid leaps and flips, turning into a stop-motion version of Ultra Magnus's toy.
: Toy segment: With "lightning" flashing, [[Arcana]] is removed from Brainstorm's cockpit, transformed to head mode and plugged in, revealing the readout of his power. Two halves of the next scene flip up to reveal a top down view of Highbrow and Brainstorm flying. The center pulls out to all four corners for the next transition, this time we have Brainstorm and Highbrow landning on a rocky step above Hardhead and Chromedome. A lightning animation is used to suddenly reveal the Autobots' robot modes. Kidmation is next followed by a replay of Arcana being plugged into Brainstorm. The ad ends with Highbrow and Hardhead knocking down Weirdwolf and Skullcruncher.
: Notes: Ultra Magnus and Rodimus Prime's voices are provided by their usual series actors [[Jack Angel]] and [[Dick Gautier]]. The ad starts with a practical effects asteroid, which has a hole in the middle of it, flipping over and over as it zooms past the camera to reveal a burning CGI sun behind it.
: "Let's search that planet, Magnus! We've got to find them! With their help, we can defeat the Decepticons!" Ultra Magnus: "Look, it's the Headmaster Autobots!" Rodimus: "Incredible!" Ultra Magnus: "Yes, the driver of the vehicle actually becomes the head of the robot." {Head. Mas. ter. Trans. Formers! More, much more than meets the eye! The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''Each Headmaster Autobot displays a readout of its power. Nothing's better than going into battle with Headmaster Transformers. Sold separately. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Headmaster Decepticons}}
[[File:Headmaster Decepticons G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Decepticon Headmasters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64oJkiN7bdM 30 sec]
: Animation: At the secret base of the Headmaster Decepticons, the "trainers" are putting [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcrucher]], [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] through their paces, having them jump through hoops and smash through rock statues of the Autobot Headmasters, Hot Rod and Blurr. Yes, the "trainer" concept actually made it into animation. They are referred to as trainers by the narration and even carry whips!
: Narration: [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Victor Caroli]].
: Kidmation: Kid to stop-motion Magnus toy.
: Toy segment: [[Grax]] is removed from Skullcruncher's mouth and plugged into his chest to reveal his readout. Jumpcut to Midwipe flying before the frame slides over to show Weirdwolf flying...in wolf mode. Both land on the upper level of the same rock Skullcruncher is sitting on. Once again a lightning animation is used to jumpcut to the robot modes in the same location. After the Kidmation, we get a replay of the readout reveal followed by Weirdwolf and Mindwipe taking down Chromedome and Brainstorm.
: Notes: Once again the ad opens with the asteroid bit. The Skullcruncher toy is a prototype version with striped readout bars instead of solid purple.
: Galavtron: "There it is! The secret base of the Headmaster Decepticons! Only with their help can we destroy the Autobots! Look! Yes, the trainer of the beast becomes the head of the robot." {Head. Mas. ter. Trans. Formers! More, much more than meets the eye! The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''And each Headmaster Decepticon displays a readout of its power! Nothing's better than going into battle with '''these''' Transformers! Headmaster Decepticons sold separately. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Horrorcons}}
[[File:Commercial horrorcons.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Headmaster Horrorcons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzU5VJJAy4s 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1179, Spot 371
: Animation: [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] fly into a canyon and transform to robot mode, then change to [[beast mode]] and charge, spewing fire and swinging rocks around.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Extreme closeup of a kid's eye, with a camera pull-out emerging from the pupil. This is mainly a scene transition with no "Robots in disguise!" voice or other distinct audio.
: Toy segment: In side by side comparisons, Apeface and Snapdragon land on a rocky area in their flying altmodes, then stand in robot mode and then in beast mode. The Kidmation transitions us to [[Krunk]] being removed from Snapdragon's dragon mode. Krunk is transformed to robot mode then, following a top down shot of Snapdragon's plane mode flying, is removed from the cockpit. Krunk is transformed to head mode and plugged into Snapdragon's chest to reveal the readout of his "Decepticon power". The ad ends with a close up as two kids pit the Horrorcons against Hardhead and Brainstorm in <s>a slapfight</s> battle.
: Notes: In another example of microcontinuity, Galvatron is credited with the creation of the Horrorcons, whereas other media has them sharing the same origins as the other Headmasters. The Snapdragon toy used is a early version, sporting the same striped readout bars as Skullcruncher did in the Decepticon Headmaster ad.
: ''Deep in the canyons of Nebulon, Galvatron creates Headmaster Horrorcons. Fiercest Decepticons of them all.'' {Head. Mas. ter. Trans. Formers! More, much more than meets the eye!} ''With Headmaster Horrorcons, the jaws of the beast become the pilot of the plane, and the pilot of the plane becomes the head of the robot! And when the head enters the robot's body you get a readout of its Decepticon power.'' Kid 1: "Destroy the Autobots!" Kid 2: "Never!" {Head. Mas. ter. Trans. Formers!} '''''Now''' with Horrorcons! From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Targetmasters}}
[[File:Targetmasters.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Targetmasters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNXc6PbcaxA 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1163, Spot 344
: Animation: Live-action set of a rocky planet with something crashing into it and causing an explosion. We see more explosions on the planet's surface. Cel: on Cybertron(?), [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] get strafed by [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]], who transforms and grapples with Sureshot, while their guns do the same. Crosshairs drives forward; he and [[Pinpointer (G1)|Pinpointer]] transform and run, then both get tackled by [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] and [[Aimless]].
: Narration: Galvatron, Ultra Magnus, and Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid flips and becomes stop-motion Ultra Magnus toy.
: Toy segment: As "lightning" flashes, Crosshairs sits on a rocky platform with Pinpointer plugged into his roof. This leads into a jumpcut sequence of first Pinpointer then Crosshairs transforming. Slugslinger and [[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]] get the same treatment. We then get a quick battle scene of Slugslinger and Misfire knocking down Crosshairs and Sureshot. The ad ends with [[Spoilsport]] being removed from Sureshot's hood and transformed.
: Notes: While Slugslinger and Caliburst get a brief animated appearance in alt mode as they swoop through between the two sets of Targetmaster/partner battles, Pointblank and Peacemaker get left out completely. Part of the animated footage from this commercial would end up being used in the opening sequences of [[The Rebirth]] three-part mini-series.
: Galvatron: "Surrender Magnus or be destroyed!" Ultra Magnus: "No Galvatron! We too have Targetmaster Transformers!" {Tar-get-master Transformers! Two Trans-for-mers, out of one! The vehicle transforms and so does the guuuun! Tar-get-master Transformers! More much more than meets the eye!} ''That's right, each one becomes two.'' {Robots in disguise.} ''Targetmaster Autobots '''and''' Decepticons sold separately. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Sixshot}}
[[File:Sixshot commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Galvatron got six!]]
*'''Sixshot''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcyPXIKa5Bg 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1167, Spot 353
: Animation: Rodimus Prime and Galvatron lead their teams in battle; [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] attacks and runs through his various modes, as Galvatron describes them and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] counts them off.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: None.
: Toy segment: A jumpcut montage of the final step of the transformation for each of Sixshot's modes. This is followed by three kids talking about how many modes they figured out as the toy spontaneously switches (via jump cutting) between modes on their outstreched hands. A counter is shown in the upper right hand corner as each mode the kids figured out is shown.
: Notes: Cameos by [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. Galvatron has his usual cartoon voice, but Cyclonus does not. A deeper version of the substitute Cyclonus voice is also used for Sixshot (while not confirmed, Cyclonus sounds like [[Neil Ross]], and Sixshot like [[Wally Burr]]). Also, atypically for animators Toei, Cyclonus' earlier pre-production character model as most often seen in AKOM-animated episodes is used. Surprisingly, the kid who got three was able to work out the tank, winged wolf and laser pistol modes but ''not'' the ''robot'' mode.
: Cyclonus: "Autobot attack!" Galvatron: "Sixshot'll stop them. Sixshot's a one robot army! He's a jet fighter." Cyclonus: "That's one." Galvatron: "A rocket car." Cyclonus: "That's two." Galvatron: "He's a tank!" Cyclonus: "Three!" Galvatron: "A winged wolf." Cyclonus: "Four!" Galvatron: "A laser pistol!!" Cyclonus: "Five!" Galvatron: "And a robot." Cyclonus: "That's six!" Sixshot: "Sixshot's my name!" ''There's never been a Transformer like him.'' {The Transformers! More muchmore than meets the eye!} Kid 1: "I can do four." Kid 2: "I got three!" Kid 3: "I figured out five!" ''Sixshot, the most challenging Transformer of them all! From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Computron and Scorponok}}
[[File:Technobots.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Hi-Tech Sentai Nerdranger]]
[[File:Scorponok G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Scorponok''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNPdxlcgTxQ 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1180, Spot 373
: Animation: Galvatron runs (with comical sped up animation and rapid patter sound effects) down a ramp as [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] transforms from base to scorpion to repulse the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]]; the Technobots combine, and get hit with a rock thrown by Scorponok.
: Narration: [[Victor Caroli]].
: Kidmation: None.
: Toy segment: Scorponok sits in base mode atop a rocky platform (not unlike Metroplex and Trypticon) as lighting flashes and the platform rotates. The center pulls out to the four corners to reveal a sequence showing off the various features of the base and the intial view of the scorpion mode. The camera never stops rotating through the sequence, even when there's a jumpcut. After all the spinning we see a demonstration of his scorpion legs moving as he rolls along the ground and his capture claws grabbing [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]. We then see [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] transformed and plugged into the robot mode, showing off his readout. We end on a brief battle scene with a kid walking Scorponok in robot mode towards Computron.
: Notes: Naturally, Zarak is visible running around as Scorponok transforms. It's not clear who's meant to be speaking the first line in the animation. The voice is same one used for one of the Technobots (presumably [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]]) later in the ad, but the wording of the line makes more sense if it's spoken by someone other than a Technobot. On the subject of voices, Galvatron's is provided by Frank Welker as usual but Scattershot's is not quite the same as his normal voice. It is very close though and based upon this and the logical conclusion that the group's leader would be the one to instruct them to combine, Scattershot is most likely the intended speaker. Like the toys used in the other Decepticon Headmaster commercials, Scorponok is an early version with striped bars in his read out. In a nice touch of continuity with the Decepticon Headmasters commercial, Zarak is referred to as Scorponok's trainer by the narration.
:Scattershot(?): "Technobots approaching!" Galvatron: "Transform Scorponok! My triple changer Headmaster base will stop them!" Scattershot: "Form Computron!" Galvatron: "Transform again and destroy Computron!" {Head. Mas. ter. Trans. Formers! More, muchmore than meets the eye!} ''The base has twin towers and ramps to launch cars!'' Galvatron: "Transform!" ''And now it's a beast with capture claws and a trainer who becomes...'' Galvatron: "TRANSFORM!" ''the HEAD of its robot!'' {Head. Mas. ter. Trans. Formers!} ''The Transformers. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Technobots and Terrorcons}}
[[File:Technobots and Terrorcons G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Technobots''' and '''Terrorcons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zyc4GgumQA 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1167, Spot 352
: Animation: The [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] are on the move on what looks like prehistoric Earth with multiple smoking volcanos in the distance. [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] falls into a pit trap, causing Scattershot to approach and transform but he's interrupted by [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] throwing rocks. [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]], [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)|Lightspeed]] and [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] race to the scene and transform, then put up a force field to deflect one of the rocks. [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] steps into a snare trap tethered to Strafe. Rippersnapper and [[Blot (G1)|Blot]] back the Technobots up to a nearby base, in front of which appears to be Hun-Gurrr inside a cage. Strafe flies overhead with Sinnertwin still tethered.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid to stop-motion Ultra Magnus.
: Toy segment: The segment starts with Hun-Gurrr flying in dragon mode in front of a rock wall and then Scattershot flying in jet mode from the opposite direction. Scattershot's weapon is deployed before a jumpcut to two kids playing with one of them swooping Scattershot down on Hun-Gurr. The center pulls out to the four corners to reveal a sequence of close ups of each of the Terrorcon limbs' alt modes. Cutthroat is last, with his panel being zoomed out on as it flips around into place in a grid of the four limbs in robot mode with Hun-Gurr's robot mode super imposed in the middle. The grid turns into a ball and then re-expands to show Abominus flying. A static transition shows us the five Technobot alt modes in the same grid style as the Terrorcons were. The grid rolls into a cylinder then unrolls to reveal a shot of Computron flying. We then end on a very brief snippet of two kids battling with the combined robots in a very out of place and sterile looking set with a light colored background and a set of white platforms.
: Notes: Cutthroat is present in the opening scene of the animation, but isn't seen after that. The Autobot base bears some similarities to Fortress Maximus but is completely grey/silver, appears to not have armaments, and may be missing the ramp on the left side (though the angles we get make it difficult to tell for sure). It's similar enough that it's probably safe to say it's at least using Fort Max's animation model, albeit possibly misdrawn. Rodimus and Ultra Magnus's voices are provided by their regular series actors, Dick Gautier and Jack Angel respectively.
: Rodimus Prime: "Magnus look!" Ultra Magnus: "I've never seen Decepticons as vicious as those monstrous Terrorcons." Rodimus Prime: "Lucky we have the Technobots!" Ultra Magnus: "Yeah, but those hi-tech heroes are in for one horrific battle!" {The Transformers! More much more than meets the eye!} ''Out of monstrous Terrorcon beasts comes the incredible Abominus, to battle the fearless and futuristic Computron.'' {The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''The Transformers. Sold separately. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Technobots''' and '''Terrorcons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX0UtS2J4ZQ 30 sec] - A slightly shortened version of the regular ad in order to fit a plug for [[Decoy]]s at the end.

{{anchor|Punch and Clones}}
[[File:DecepticonClones-commercialanimation.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
[[File:AutobotClones-commercialanimation.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Punch/Counterpunch''' and '''Clones''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzTP4kavCrk 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1167, Spot 354
: Animation: [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] informs Rodimus that he can trust him, transforms to car mode, rolls out of the base and promptly transforms to Counterpunch and tells the waiting Galvatron that he can trust ''him''. The Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] run through a rocky landscape in perfect step and open fire on the Autobot clones, then both groups transform.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: None.
: Toy segment: The double spy rolls down a dirt hill in car mode. Sliding in from left, we see his transformation. First to Punch then, after a frame flip, to Counterpunch. After the clone animation segment runs, we see Pounce and Wingspan in their alt modes flying down the previous hill. At the bottom they smack into Fastlane and Cloudraker in robot mode. A panel of the twins in robot mode flips to the screen then slides away to reveal a panel of Cloudraker being transformed to jet mode. That panel also slides away to reveal Cloudraker flying over Fastlane, who is rolling along. This pulls away to a jumpcut sequence of Counterpunch, and both sets of clones flying in robot mode.
: Notes: Cameos by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]] and Cyclonus. Punch/Counterpunch is not voiced by his series voice actor.
:{Double spy!...double spy!} Punch: "You can trust me Rodimus!" {The Transformers! More much more than meets the eye!} Counterpunch: "You can trust me Galvatron!" ''Introducing the Transformers Double Spy. From a supercar he can transform into a heroic Autobot or an evil Decepticon. '''Now''', discover the clones. Decepticon clones look identical but one transforms into a puma, the other into a hawk to fight Autobot clones. One of these twins transforms into a dragster, the other a jet.'' {The Transformers!} ''Double spy sold separately, clones sold together. From Hasbro.''
:*'''Punch/Counterpunch''' and '''Clones''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX0UtS2J4ZQ&t=60 30 sec] - A slightly shortened version with sped up narration in order to fit a plug for Decoys at the end.

{{anchor|Monsterbots}}
[[File:Monsterbots G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Monsterbots''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIy-eSK4hqA 30 sec]
: Animation: Blurr and Rodimus Prime arrive; Kup tells them that there's been an accident, and the new Autobots are monsters! The [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s trash a lab, as Kup notices Scourge, Cyclonus and Octane attacking. Rodimus orders the Monsterbots to attack. They respond by bursting through a wall and taking on the Decepticon trio.
: Narration: [[Victor Caroli]].
: Kidmation: Kid to stop-motion Ultra Magnus.
: Toy segment: Starts with stop motion jumpcut transformation sequences for [[Doublecross]], [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]] and [[Grotusque]]. This is followed by jumpcuts of the three flying in beast mode with the unseen kid or kids holding them furiously pumping their spark triggers. The sparks that come out are not the actual sparks from the toys but effects layered over the top, in order to make the spark volume and distance look more impressive than it actually is. The jumpcuts lead into the three Monsterbots sitting on a rocky platform, with one set of kid hands firing off sparks from Repugnus and Grotesque. This is in response to another kid, whose hand comes into view holding Razorclaw. The ad ends with a replay of Doublecross's sparking.
: Notes: Cameos by Scourge, [[Octane]], and Cyclonus. Rodimus Prime is voiced by his series actor, Dick Gautier. Kup is also voiced by his series actor, [[John Stephenson]], albeit with a higher pitch than usual.
: Kup: "Rodimus, quick! There's been an accident. The new Autobots are Monsterbots!" Rodimus Prime: "They're monsters alright." Kup: "Decepticons!" Rodimus Prime: "Monsterbots attack! Glad those monsters are on our side." {The Transformers! More much more than meets the eye!} ''And they've even got sparks, BLASTING out of them!'' Kid: "You can't stop the Monsterbots!" {The Transformers! Robots in disguise.} ''Transformers Monsterbots. Sold separately. From Hasbro.''

[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
{{anchor|Duocons and Throttlebots}}
*'''Duocons/Throttlebots''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRzvccVI9MU 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1175, Spot 363
: Animation: [[Flywheels|Flywheels’s]] jet portion swoops down out of the sky and links up with his tank, transforming to robot mode before being jumped on by Rodimus Prime.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid to stop-motion Ultra Magnus.
: Toy segment: Starts with a jumpcut montage of [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]]'s two halves and transformation from the side and then continues with the same for Flywheels and a clip of both transforming, shot from the front. Next we get a Throttlebot montage with Chase and Freeway being released to zoom across the floor, then a jump to Chase's backend being flipped down to reveal his face. We get the same for Wideload and Rollbar (with Rollbar getting the transformation) and Goldbug and Searchlight (Searchlight transforms). The last scene prior to Kidmation and the end shots is a battle scene with two kids (Yes, there are two. You can just barely catch a glimpse of the hand, arm and side of head of a kid wearing a red shirt on the right side of the screen.) laying on a floor to release Chase, Rollbar and Searchlight in robot mode as they zoom off into the Duocons. There's a very quick close up afterward of the more visible kid's exclaiming "Wow!" as his eyes bug out.
: Notes: The Decepticon alerting Galvatron is not shown nor identified, but since his voice is the same as the one used for Cyclonus in the Sixshot ad he is identified as such in the below transcript. The animation in this ad was also used in the intro for [[The Rebirth]] three-parter.
:*'''Duocons/Throttlebots''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX0UtS2J4ZQ&t=121 30 sec] - A slightly shortened version in order to fit a plug for Decoys at the end.
: Cyclonus: "Galvatron, our jet's gonna crash into a tank!" Galvatron: "No, it's not. They're going to transform into one robot!" ''Introducing Duocons. Decepticon two-in-ones. They think they’re twice as tough as any Autobot—and MAYBE THEY ARE.'' {The Transformers!} ''But they haven't met the Throttlebots yet!'' {More much more than meets the eye. The Transformers!} Kid: "Wow!" {Robots in disguise.} ''The Transformers Duocons come together. Throttlebots sold separately. From Hasbro.''

{{anchor|Fortress Maximus}}
[[File:Fort Max G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Fortress Maximus''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW_PTqKbsC8 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] transforms to base mode and blows away the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], who combine into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and attack him.
: Narration: Victor Caroli, Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus.
: Kidmation: None.
: Toy segment: Fortress Maximus sits in base mode on a stone platform that rotates as the camera zooms in. Cut to a kid using the left side ramp launcher to send [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] down the ramp. Cut back to a front view of the base mode before switching to a closer view of the tower with the Headmaster pilot compartment open. The camera zooms in as [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] is placed in the compartment and the lid closed. Cut to Rippersnapper and Sinnertwin flying in from the left to represent the Terrorcons. Cut again to the last few steps of Fort Max's transformation to battle station mode, then a jump back to base mode that phases out to show the battle station mode again. After the animated segment, we see a stunned kid holding Abominus. Cut to show that the kid is looking at Cerebros standing between Fort Max's legs. The camera pans up Fort Max and as it does so, there's an inlay of Cerebros in robot mode that phases out into an inlay of Cerebros in head mode, disappearing just in time for Cerebros to be attached to complete Fort Max's robot mode. Cut to Abominus being moved along a rocky platform with the kid holding him off camera. The camera swings around to reveal Fortress Maximus at the other end of the platform with a second kid crouched behind him, holding his legs.
: Notes: [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]]'s single line in this commercial ("Terrorcons, form Abominus and destroy Fortress Maximus!") is provided by [[Wally Burr]].
: ''It's Fortress Maximus!'' {FOR-TRESS MAX-I-MUHUUUS!} ''The colossal Headmaster Autobot City.'' Kid: "Look!" Rodimus Prime: "The Terrorcons are attacking!" Ultra Magnus: "Transform Fortress Maximus!" {Head. Mas. ter. Trans. Formers!} Ultra Magnus: "From city to battlestation!" {More much more than meets the eye!} Hun-Gurrr: "Terrorcons form Abominus and destroy Fortress Maximus!" ''But Fortress Maximus transforms again, this time into a robot so '''humongous''', a separate robot becomes its head!'' Kid: "Its power's awesome!" {The Transformers!} ''From Hasbro.''

=== Cartoon ===
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*'''[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1|The Return of Optimus Prime]] promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-V_h7dEbm0 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts of the Optimus Prime death scene and Prime vs. Megatron from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
: Narration: Victor Caroli and various local TV announcers.
: Notes: Many TV stations shrank or otherwise manipulated it at the end, but New York's WPIX simply overlaid a graphic on the bottom saying, with a red line between them, "4:30 PM" on top, and "Tues. & Wed." on the bottom, with their classic "Circle 11" logo on the far right.
:"It's over, Prime." "Never!" ''Hang on, Autobots, it's not over! Optimus Prime returns, February 24th and 25th on ''The Transformers''.''
:*'''Optimus Prime week''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmXHb2SN9rc 30 sec] – Same as above commercial but re-narrated with the removal of "Never!" and changed to speak of a whole Optimus Prime week.
::"It's over, Prime." ''Wrong, Megatron! It's just the beginning!''

==1988==
Similar to the Dinobot ads of 1985, the Pretender ad suggests that Hasbro or [[Griffin Bacal]] were changing their minds about the theming of this year's ads. The Pretender ad went through three different iterations with three different jingles, though two of them were fairly similar. They eventually settled on having the commercials begin with a still shot of several animation frames, arranged as if in a comic book. This would be accompanied by narrator Victor Caroli saying "NEW <blank> are/is here!" with heavy emphasis on "NEW". The camera would zoom in on one of the panels to transition into the animated segment. Sometimes there would be a second such transition later in the ad. The main jingle for 1988 was "They've got the power to surprise!" with the first word being held out a comically long time. As was done in 1987, the jingle was customized based on the subgroup (Pretenders, Powermasters, etc.) being advertised and often both the beginning and the verses were specific to a subgroup or even just a single character. Kidmation was also subroup specific, featuring a kid turning into a crude 2D CGI robot with varying appearances. For Pretenders the robot resembled the inner robot of [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]]; For Powermasters it was Powermaster Optimus Prime and the Targetmasters got a generic Targetmaster robot made of wood and animated through stop motion. This would, unfortunately, be effectively the last year for Kidmation until ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]''. The one toy that did not belong to any subgroup, [[Quickswitch]], was also the only toy not get a custom jingle. In fact, Quickswitch's ad had no jingle in it at all. Conversely, it appears the [[Triggerbot]]s and [[Triggercon]]s ad was the only one not to receive new animation. Another one-off oddity is the fifteen second version of [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] ad which is the first and only Transformers toy commercial since 1985 and before Beast Wars that did not feature Victor Caroli as the narrator. The toy dioramas became much more varied this year. While they all used some form of an alien planet, different subgroups had their own variation on it: The Pretenders were in a snowy, mountain like environment; The Powermasters, Sparkabots and Flamecons were seemingly in a rocky area with a green gradient sky; Quickswitch, the Triggerbots and Triggercons were also in a rocky area but with a pink sky; The Seacons were, appropriately enough, underwater; And finally the Small Headmasters and Targetmasters kept continuity with their larger counterparts by being in the same rocky, doom-laden environment with the latter even having the same lightning effects.

Animation-wise, the style for the 2D segments shift again, as does the team handing the animation. Switching from Toei themselves due to working on ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce]]'' (and later on, ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory]]'') by this time, to [[TMS Entertainment]] going forward. As a result, the quality of the animation starts becoming more uneven. Some segments like the Seacons and Doubledealer keep the overall appearance of the 1987 commercials, while most of the other commercials attempt a more detailed appearance with little to no complex shading and some instances (like the segment featuring Sparkabots & Firecons) where the animation itself becomes choppy. This style would go on to be used for both 1989 and 1990's ads. The animation models for the characters shared between the commercials and their ''Masterforce'' counterparts also differ greatly; with oddities like Quickswitch being a near-direct translation of his toy, [[Skullgrin]] having long horns that go off to the sides (matching that of his Marvel comic appearance), and Piranacon's head switching between a toy-accurate head to one more organic and fish-like. Additionally, the franchise's first full use of 3D [[CGI]] animation would be utilized in one of the Pretenders commercials' Kidmation sequences, provided by [[Rhythm & Hues]].

Following up on Optimus Prime and Bumblebee (as Goldbug)'s re-introduction to the cartoon and the Goldbug toy, a response to the backlash to the legacy character deaths in the movie, Hasbro returned Optimus Prime to the line as Powermaster Optimus Prime. The commercials for the Powermasters heavily featured Prime in the animation and his return was heralded in a grandiose fashion. In the commercial for Optimus Prime, Victor Caroli informed us that "A '''NEW''' Optimus Prime is here!" while the jingle for Prime's ad referred to him as "Powermaster Optimus Prime, greatest leader of our time!". Peter Cullen even reprised his role in the animation, with Prime telling us that "It's great to be back!". This is all in sharp contrast to Goldbug, whom you would never know was Bumblebee just by the [[#Throttlebots|toy commercial]]. This focus on Prime extended to the cartoon and its advertising as the new wrap-around segments featuring a puppet Powermaster Prime (try saying ''that'' three times fast!) were one of the main selling points. 1988 is the only year known thus far to have multiple advertisements for the comics as both the Pretender and Powermaster sagas were promoted. The Pretender ad was one of two providing new microcontinuities as Powermaseters Darkwing and Dreadwind are shown attacking a generic Autobot lab where the Autobot Pretenders are being created. The other is perhaps the most notorious example of microcontinuity in all of Transformers advertising. In Quickswitch's ad, he is described as Sixshot's ''son'', and while it is not the first time two Transformers were described as being [[relatives]] it is easily one of the most bizarre. 
===Comics===
{{anchor|Pretenders}}
[[File:Pretenders comic G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Pretenders comic''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO9VYnPkAtMc 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] battle [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] and [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]]. Three Autobot [[Pretender]]s are created (in their skivvies!) inside an Autobot research facility. [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] attack and the now armored Pretenders split to reveal their robots, forcing the Decepticons to flee. The Decepticon Pretenders burst through the wall and both groups split. A battle ensues.
: Narration: Victor Caroli
: Notes: Includes tail-end spot for the relevant [[Pretender to the Throne!|Marvel Comics issue]]. The Decepticon Pretenders are shown coming from the direction of a volcano. Might this be where they were created? In the battle at the end, the order of events implies that the Pretenders' shells are fighting independently of the Pretenders themselves. It is not at all clear who is supposed to speaking the two non-narration lines, but they are voiced by [[Gregg Berger]] and [[Wally Burr]]. The animation shows a closeup on Landmine's eye that fades into Dreadwind and Darkwing flying towards the Autobot lab. Since the Decepticons haven't seen the Pretenders yet at that point in the animation it probably isn't them. However, no other Autobots are seen in the lab either.
:''After a series of startling defeats at the hands of the Decepticons, the Autobots create a new breed of Transformer.'' Transformer 1: "They look human!" Transformer 2: "They look human, but they're Pretenders!" {Pre-ten-der Trans-for-mers! Preeetenders '''hide''' the Transformers inside!} ''The Decepticons have their own Pretenders, strange and terrifying.'' {Pre-ten-der Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!} ''Battle of the Pretenders. New from Marvel Comics.''

{{anchor|Powermasters}}
[[File:Slapdashcommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Why are you here, again?]]
*'''Powermasters comic''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk1RykO3Pi4 30 sec]
: Animation: Amid desert canyons, the various Powermaster partners transform to engine form and combine with their partners, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] transforming his trailer to base mode. This is followed by the Autobot [[Powermaster]]s shooting at Darkwing and Dreadwind who, now that they've accomplished their [[To sell toys|goal]], are once again in their plane modes.
:Narration: Victor Caroli.
:Notes: Features [[Getaway]] / [[Rev]], [[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] / [[Lube]], and [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] / [[Hotwire (G1)|Hotwire]]; [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] / [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] / [[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]]; and [[Hi-Q]]. Includes a tail-end shot of the relevant [[People Power!|Marvel Comics issue]]. Two Autobot Powermasters are heard talking in the ad, but it's unclear which of the Powermasters they are. The first one to speak is voiced by Michael Bell, while the second is voiced by Gregg Berger.
: ''To defeat the evil Decepticons, Nebulons team up with Autobots to become Powermasters!'' {Their ennnngine’s the key that un-locks their Trans-for-mer en-er-geeee!} Autobot Powermaster #1: "We're under attack!" Autobot Powermaster #2: "Oh no, Decepticons have Powermasters too!" Autobot Powermaster #1: "Transform Optimus Prime!" {Powermaster Transformers! THEEEEEEY've got the power to surprise!} Autobot Powermaster #2: "Look Optimus is becoming a super Powermaster!" ''Who will win? Find out in Marvel Comics.''

===Toys===
{{anchor|PretendersToys}}
*'''Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbG-5o9y2t0&t=29 30 sec]
[[File:AutobotPretenderCommercial.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
: Animation: Clips re-used from the comic commercial.
:Narration: [[Victor Caroli]].
: Toy segment: Starts with closeups of the shells of Autobot Pretenders, [[Cloudburst]], [[Waverider]], and [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]]. After the Darkwing/Dreadwing section of the animation, the Decepticon Pretenders [[Skullgrin]], [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]], and [[Submarauder (G1)|Submarauder]] get their closeups. After the final animation segment, there's a brief sequence where an engery burst flips the screen from Pretender shell and inner robot, to Pretender shell and inner robot in vehicle mode. This done first for Cloudburst and then Skullgrin.
:Notes: Features only the first wave of large Pretenders. No advertisement featuring the second wave is known to exist.
:''After a series of startling defeats at the hands of the Decepticons, the Autobots create a new breed of Transformer.'' "They look human!" "They look human, but they're Pretenders!" {Pre-ten-der Trans-for-mers! Preeetenders '''hide''' the Transformers inside!} ''The Decepticons have their own Pretenders, strange and terrifying.'' {Pre-ten-der Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!} ''NEW Pretender Transformers. Get 'em while they last!''

{{anchor|PretendersToys2}}
[[File:Pretender Commercial CGI Robot.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rzuw7k1iQE 30 sec]
: Animation: The Autobot Pretenders splitting, re-used from the comic commercial.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: A bizarre segment of a kid proclaiming what they "are" while being shown doing it ("I’m a video gamer!" "I’m a skateboarder!"), only for the kid as a skateboarder to split Pretender-style, revealing a generic teal and silver CGI robot (in the first use of proper 3D animation in the franchise) who announces "I’m a Transformer!" After the announcement, the robot shoots lightning from its fingers and shifts its skateboard to face the screen left/its right. At the end of the commercial, the robot fires some more lightning before shifting the skateboard to face center and taking off towards the camera.
: Toy segment: Landmine is shown sitting on top of a rocky platform with the kid from the intro segment hovering nearby. The kid pulls off the front of Landmine's shell, allowing his inner robot to tumble out and somehow land on its feet at the base of the platform. The kid picks up the inner robot and converts it to vehicle mode and then drives it up next to the shell. Cut to closeup of someone holding Cloudburst and removing the front half of the shell to reveal the robot. The footage then reverses to put the shell back on, then plays forward again to remove it and then the inner robot is removed. This is followed by a similar sequence for Bomb-Burst except the footage just plays straight through without reversing. We then get the energy burst transition between Cloudburst's modes and the closeups of the Decepticon Pretenders, both reused from the previous ad. After that we get the Bomb-Burst shell reveal again and then a reuse of ''his'' energy burst transition. The toy segment ends with a battle scene where Landmine and Skullgrin's shells and inner robots are standing on their own in a faceoff before two sets of hands come in front battling with Waverider and Submarauder's shells and robots. The battle is emphasized with a "KERUNCH" text effect.
:Kid: "I'm a video gamer! I'm a skateboarder!" Robot voice: "I'm a Transformer!" ''NEW Pretender Transformers are here!'' {Master the power! The POOOOOWER, of Pretender Transformers!} ''Pretender Transformers split apart to reveal a powerful robot.'' {Pretenders - they hide - the Transformer inside!} ''And look there are evil Decepticon Pretenders too!'' Kid: "Transform the Pretenders!" ''Pretenders sold separately.''
::*'''Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uUG5VjWcpM 15 sec] - Edited down version of the previous commercial.

{{anchor|PretendersToys3}}
*'''Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6VSMYUclRQ 30 sec]
: Animation: The Autobot Pretenders splitting, reused from the previous commercials. This time though, it's preceded by a still of Landmine with "NEW!" plastered on it and a comic book page. The comic page is made up of stills from the previous Pretender animation. The camera zooms in on the top panel to transition into the animation proper.
: Narration: Victor Caroli
: Kidmation: Kid's face splits apart to reveal his 'inner' robot face, that of a crudely animated Landmine with red eyes.
: Toy segment: The energy burst from the previous ads zigzags through a very white and spiky alien environment to reveal Cloudburst fully equipped. We then get a bunch of reused footage; Closeups of the Autobot Pretenders, Cloudburst's shell removal with replay, Bomb-Burst's shell reveal, the initial frame of the Cloudburst energy ball transition, a shorter version of the clash between Waverider and Submarauder, a slightly longer/slower version of the Cloudburst energy ball transition, the Decepticon Pretender closeups, Bomb-Burst's shell reveal a second time, Bomb-Burst's energy ball transition, and finally the full cut of the Waverider/Submarauder clash.
: '''''NEW''' Pretenders are here!'' {Pre-ten-der Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!} ''Autobot Pretenders look human, '''but''''' {Pre-ten-der Trans-for-mers! Preeetenders '''hide''' the Transformers inside!} ''Pretenders split apart to reveal a powerful robot inside, then reassemble to fight alongside their transformable robot. '''But''', Decepticons have Pretenders too!'' {Pre-ten-der Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!}
::*'''Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYK9lP9yYis 15 sec] - Edited down version of the previous commercial.
[[File:Snarlercommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|If it's a Beast War you want...]]

{{anchor|Pretender Beasts and Vehicles}}
[[File:GunrunnerG1-commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|If it's a Machine War you want...]]
*'''Pretender Beasts/Pretender Vehicles''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFUicyvMLuk 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEYsICtTHQE&t=24s 15 sec]
: Animation: [[Snarler]] and [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]] battle in beast mode... then... are suddenly in their shells... and then come out of their shells...? [[Gunrunner (G1)|Gunrunner]] emerges from his vehicle and transforms to jet mode; [[Roadgrabber]] emerges and transforms his vehicle to battle mode, opening fire on the flying Gunrunner.
:Narration: Victor Caroli.
:Kidmation: Pretender Kid.
:Toy segment: Starts with closeups of Carnivac's shell, Chainclaw and Catilla together, and then Snarler's shell. Carnivac gets the shell reveal with rewind treatment before a cut to Snarler's closeup again. Carnivac's inner robot is shown being removed from its shell and we get another cut to the shell standing on a snowy platform and the inner robot is placed next to it wolf mode. An orange diamond-shaped static burst appears over the inner robot and fades to reveal the inner robot in robot mode. Cut to Gunrunner driving along with a "KA BOOM" text effect coming from his gun turret. This is followed by a very brief snippet of Road Grabber driving along. After the Pretender Vehicle animation, the toy segment ends with Road Grabber's jumpcut transformation and an awkward clash between Catilla and his shell and Roadgrabber riding his shell's chariot mode. The Kidmation comes in at the very end.
:''Now, in the world of Pretenders, there are Pretender Beasts; Strange and terrifying.'' {Preeetenders '''hide''' the Transformers inside!} ''Introducing Pretender Beasts. Inside's a beast that transforms into a fighting robot. And there are Autobot and Decepticon vehicles too. They split to reveal a transformable robot, then reassemble as a fighting machine.'' {Pre-ten-der Trans-for-mers! Pre-ten-der Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!}

{{anchor|PowermasterToys}}
[[File:HiQCommercial1.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Truck? What truck?]]
*'''Powermasters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6CaDVzY2_4 30 sec]
: Animation: Dreadwind and Darkwing chase Getaway and Joyride around the rim of a crater. Dreadwind and Darkwing transform. Includes segments recycled from the first Powermaster commercial. Like the last Pretender ad, this ad has a comic book page intro. In fact, it has two, one for the Autobot segment at the beginning and a second for the Decepticon segment that starts at the halfway point.
: Narration: [[Victor Caroli]].
: Kidmation: A kid crackles with energy, which surrounds and replaces his head with a ''very'', and we mean ''very'', crude CGI Powermaster Optimus Prime head.
: Toy segment: Two kids play with the Powermasters on a rocky mountain diorama in front of an alien green sky. The kid to the left with a red shirt rolls Joyride down an incline while the kid on the right with a blue shirt rolls Slapdash down a different incline and they meet Getaway in the middle. The ad then cuts to a closeup of Getaway in robot mode flying in front of a rock wall and crashing through a "BLLAAMM" text effect, followed by aa jumpcut sequence of Rev and Getaway being transformed. Following Kidmation and the second animation sequence, we get Darkwing landing on some gravel. As he lands the screen scrolls up to be a horizontal split screen with Dreadwind flying by a plain green background. Cut to a jumpcut sequence of Hi-Test and Dreadwing being transformed. The segment ends with the blue shirt kid using Slapdash and Joyride to battle the red shirt kid's Darkwing and Dreadwind on top of a rock. A "KERUNCH" text effect is added to emphasize the magnitude of clash.
: Notes: The unidentified Decepticon who commands Darkwing and Dreadwind to transform is voiced by [[Wally Burr]], using more or less the same voice as he used for Hun-Grrr in the Fort Max ad.
: '''''NEW''' Powermasters are here! Amazing new Transformers called Powermasters!'' {Their ennnngine’s the key that un-locks their Trans-for-mer en-er-geeee!} ''Incredible Powermasters, they only transform when their Nebulon becomes their engine.'' {Powermaster Transformers!} Decepticon: "Decepticon Powermasters transform!" ''And the Decepticons unlock their Transformer energy.'' {Powermaster Transformers! THEEEEEEY've got the power to surprise!}

{{anchor|PowermasterOptimusPrime}}
[[File:Toycommercial-PowermasterOptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wiInSQq7yU 30 sec]
: Animation: Recycled footage of Prime transforming from the Powermasters commercial; Powermaster Optimus Prime firing [[Quickswitch]].
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid to Powermaster Optimus Prime.
: Toy segment: Optimus Prime crashes through the sound effect "BLAAMM!" as he drives along a rock wall. A closeup of Prime driving up to Hi-Q leads to a jumpcut transformation sequence to the normal robot mode and base. After a brief animation snippet of Prime transforming to super robot mode, we get a very brief clip of the folded up Prime cab being inserted into his super robot body. Kidmation, and then we end with Prime driving along with the text "KA BOOM" overlaid, a still frame of normal Prime next to the base, and super robot Prime flying.
: Notes: Not only is Prime back, but so is his voice actor, [[Peter Cullen]]. While Prime ''says'' it's good to be back, he doesn't sound very enthused about it. [[Charlie Adler]] voices Hi-Q, sounding a lot like a subdued Silverbolt.
: ''A '''new''' Optimus Prime is here.'' Hi-Q: "I'll transform Optimus!" {POW-er-master Optimus Prime! Greatest leader of his time!} Optimus Prime: "It's great to be back." ''Now Optimus Prime is back as a Powermaster. He only transforms when his Nebulon becomes his engine.'' {POW-er-master Optimus Prime!} Hi-Q: "Look! Optimus is transforming into a super robot!" {Powermaster Transformers! THEEEEEEY've got the power to surprise!}
:*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9CiMqlPZR4&t=90 15 sec] - edited down from the previous commercial.

{{anchor|Doubledealer}}
[[File:Doubledealercommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Powermaster Prime''' and '''Doubledealer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDsvaO8NYVM 30 sec]
: Animation: Footage of Prime reused from other commercials featuring him, then a new segment with [[Doubledealer]] in robot mode standing with Prime. Doubledealer transforms to vehicle mode, then [[Skar (G1)|Skar]] flies out of [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]'s hand and locks into place, transforming Doubledealer to falcon mode.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Kid to Powermaster Optimus Prime.
: Toy segment: Starts by reusing the Optimus Prime jumpcut transformation sequence from the Powermaster Optimus Prime ad. After Kidmation and the second segment of animation, we get some new footage of Doubledealer driving through a "KA BOOM" effect as he drives along a rocky path to his Powermaster engines. We then get jumpcuts to each engine and then to the mode it unlocks, first, Skar second. The segment ends with more reused Optimus Prime footage. In particular his super robot conversion and the super robot flying. The super robot conversion is a longer cut that pans out to reveal the kid doing the transformation and his amazement at it.
: Notes: Once again we have unidentified Transformers providing commentary. The first is voiced by Wally Burr and the second by Jack Angel. The narrator says "Only the Powermaster mercenary can become an Autobot or Decepticon" which is not true as there was another Transformer still on shelves at the time that could do this. We hear he's nearby. [[Punch (G1)|REAL nearby.]]
: ''A NEW Optimus Prime is here. More powerful than ever, Powermaster Optimus Prime.'' {Powermaster Transformers! THEEEEEEY've got the power to surprise!} Transformer 1: "Who’s that new Transformer with Optimus Prime?" Transformer 2: "Doubledealer, the Powermaster mercenary!" ''Only the Powermaster mercenary can become an Autobot or a Decepticon. But in a flash, Optimus Prime becomes a super robot!'' {Powermaster Transformers!} ''Powermaster Transformers sold separately.''

[[File:NightbeatTV.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Look at my chest.]]
[[File:Fangrycommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|HOOKA chaka HOOKA chaka HOOKA HOOKA HOOKA chaka]]
{{anchor|Small Headmasters}}
*'''Small Headmasters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxHU63O9ApQ 30 sec]
: Animation: The small Autobot Headmasters ([[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Siren (G1)|Siren]], [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]]) drive on a rocky world; Nightbeat and [[Muzzle]] transform. The small Decepticon Headmasters burst through a wall in beast mode; [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]] and [[Brisko]] transform.
: Narration: Victor Caroli, and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], who's obviously never met Fangry, [[Squeezeplay (G1)|Squeezeplay]] or [[Horri-Bull]]: "Our new Decepticon Headmasters will give us more brainpower than ever!"
: Kidmation: A kid flips through the air, converting to a robot and folding up to become the head of a larger (stop motion?) gray robot whose head resembles Brainstorm. The robot's body, on the other hand, looks more like the inner robot of a Pretender with a power readout painted in the center.
: Toy segment: Siren skids to a halt through the text effect "BLLAAMM". Brief jumpcut transformation for Siren is followed by a picture in picture of Nightbeat driving along with Muzzle being transformed in the inset. This leads to a shot of Muzzle in head mode being plugged into Nightbeat's body. After the Decepticon part of the animation, the Decepticon Headmasters sit on a rotating, multi-tiered rock platform. Quick cut to Squeezeplay's head being plugged in, followed by another quick cut to a kid wielding Squeezeplay and Horri-Bull. He proceeds to clash with another kid (whose hands are the only part of him we see) using Hosehead and Nightbeat.
: Notes: Galvatron's voice is provided, as usual, by Frank Welker.
: ''NEW Transformers are here! Incredible new Headmasters and the driver of the vehicle becomes the head of the robot.'' {Head-mas-ter Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!} ''And when the '''head''' enters the robot's body you get a '''readout''' of its power!'' Galvatron: "And our new Decepticon Headmasters will give us more brainpower than ever! Transform, you monsters, and prepare to attack!" {Head-mas-ter Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!} ''Each sold separately.''

{{anchor|Quickswitch}}
[[File:Quickswitch commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Quickswitch'''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV6g8DlBQRI 30 sec]
: Animation: In the midst of a moon battle, Getaway spots [[Quickswitch]] incoming and mistakes him for a Decepticon, urging the others to destroy him, until someone says he's an Autobot. Quickswitch runs through his modes, beating up Horri-Bull and [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]], then goes to gun mode and lands in Powermaster Optimus Prime's hand. Optimus proceeds to start blasting.
: Narration: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime and [[Victor Caroli]].
: Kidmation: A kid holding the toy mouths a synthesized "How quick can you all six?" [''sic''], while his head flops around disturbingly.
: Toy segment: The toy segement is very short consisting of a montage of Quickswitch's six modes by themselves, the six modes appearing in succession in the kid's hand and a still frame of his robot mode.
: Notes: The tail end part of the animation where Optimus grabs Sixshot and starts blasting was reused for nearly all the Powermaster ads. This ad has what may be the best-known example of a microontinuity in a toy ad, Quickswitch being Sixshot's son. Getaway is unusually bloodthirsty here, yelling "Destroy them!". Wally Burr voices Getaway and [[Jim Cummings]] voices the unseen Autobot having to convince him of Quickswitch's allegiance. Prime is voiced by Peter Cullen as usual.
: ''NEW Transformers are here!'' Getaway: "The Decepticons are attacking! Destroy them!" Autobot: "No, wait, it's Quickswitch, Sixshot's son! And he's on our side!" ''Determined to make good where his Decepticon father went bad, Quickswitch joins the Autobots!'' Optimus Prime: "Quickswitch is faster and tougher!" Kid: "It's a tank, a plane, a cruiser, a gun, a puma and a robot. (Robot voice) How quick can you all six?" ''Quickswitch, the '''new''' ultimate challenge!''

{{anchor|Double Targetmasters}}
[[File:Autobot Double Targetmasters G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
[[File:Decepticon Double Targetmasters G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Double Targetmasters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIWQNTiBuv4 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jHNNAwFONU Revised 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] chase the Autobot small Targetmaster Nebulans (most prominently [[Boomer]] and [[Ricochet (G1)|Ricochet]]) across a rocky landscape. The Nebulans transform to gun modes and link up with their vehicle mode Autobot partners, [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]], [[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]] and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]], who then transform and fire. [[Holepunch (G1)|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Targetmaster)|Tracer]] fly out of Scoop's hand and combine into their double weapon form. Scoop fires at a strafing Spinister and Needlenose, who transform, land and charge into battle.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation:A kid leaps over the top of a generic wooden model robot and transforms into his gun, which he fires.
: Toy segment: Quickmix drives towards the camera and through the word "BLLAMM", coming to a stop by skidding sideways. As he skids, Boomer is removed. This leads to a jumpcut to Boomer being placed on top of Ricochet to form a superweapon. ''That'' leads to another jumpcut to the superweapon being plugged into the right arm of...Scoop? After the second animation sequence we get a series of cuts between driving vehicle mode and flying in robot mode for Scoop then Quickmix. After the third, Decepticon-focused animation sequence, we get a three-way split screen with Needlenose on the left, Spinister in the top right and Quake in the bottom right. This splitscreen cuts to the same splitscreen but with the three now transformed to robot mode. The segment ends on a battle between two kids, one wielding Quake and Needlenose and the other holding Quickmix and Landfill, whose toy ''finally'' gets some screen time.
: Notes: This ad appears to have gotten a revision at some point. An extremely obviously added line of narration by someone other than Victor Caroli is placed at the end of the kid battle segment and over the end of the jingle: "Each set sold separately.". Additionally, a disclaimer is now placed over the end shot of the toys, stating: "Each Targetmaster comes with two transformable Nebulon figures. Each set sold separately." This was presumably done as a reaction to confusion over whether the Nebulons were included.
: ''NEW Transformers are here! NOW twin Nebulons transform into weapons that new Targetmaster Autobots need.'' {Target-mas-ter Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!} ''And the twin Nebulons can also form a super weapon.'' {Target-mas-ter Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!} ''But the Decepticons have new Targetmasters too.'' {Target-mas-ter Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!} ''Each Targetmaster comes with two transformable Nebulon figures.''

{{anchor|Triggerbots and Triggercons}}
*'''Triggerbots/Triggercons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgSb2x9ZzZ8 15 sec]
: Animation: Recycled Dreadwind and Darkwing chasing Getaway and Joyride, from the Powermasters commercial.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Toy segment: Starts with a jumpcut sequence of the toys' weapons being deployed, emphasized with loud clicks: [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] flying, [[Override (G1)|Override]] in robot mode, [[Windsweeper]] flying, and [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]] in robot mode. We then cut to a battle with Backstreet and Override colliding with [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]]. The collision is emphasized with a "KERUNCH" text effect. Cut to Backstreet;s guns being deployed in car mode followed by the same for Crankcase. Finally we get another collision between the Autobot and Decepticon ground vehicles with a "BLLAMM" text effect masking the transition to the bots clashing in robot mode.
: Notes: No thirty second ad featuring the Triggerbots/Triggercons has surfaced. Even the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g1zl3-h_4I&t=346s 1988 Hasbro Boys toys 3rd/4th Quarter ad master tape] doesn't have it (though to be fair, it's also missing the ads for Quickswitch, Sparkbots/Firecons, Seacons/Sparkbots/Firecons, and some of the early Pretender ads).
: ''NEW Transformers are here! Now Triggerbots are battling Triggercons!'' {And when the Triggerbots battle the Triggercons, there's no doubt there'll be a real shoot-out! Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!}

{{anchor|Seacons}}
[[File:PiranaconCommercial1.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Sadly, Dreamwave never learned that what works in animation doesn't always go over so well as a still image.]][[File:FireconCommercial1.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Now auditioning for Gamera vs. The Firecons]]
*'''Seacons / Sparkabots / Firecons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=migQwhuwEQQ 30 sec]
: Production code: (animation) MP 1203, Spot 412
: Animation: Beneath the ocean, the beast mode [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] take bites out of a [[M.A.R.S.|M.A.R.S. Industries]] submarine. Piranacon switches out his left arm and gun. The [[Firecon]]s march forward in beast mode, spewing flames; the [[Sparkabot]]s drive forward and transform; the Firecons transform and grapple with the Sparkabots ([[Cindersaur (G1)|Cindersaur]] vs. [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]] being most prominent.)
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Kidmation: Targetmaster Kid
: Toy segment: An upward rush of bubbles leads us to a montage of [[Skalor]], [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]], [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]], [[Nautilator]], [[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]] and [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] standing/being placed into various areas of an underwater diorama. The montage ends with a closeup of Snaptrap's moving backcannons and a "KA BOOM" text effect. This is followed by a jumpcut combination sequence. As each limb is added, it also appears in alt mode to the left. Overbite is used as the gun. Following the Piranacon animation, the Kidmation and the Sparkabot/Firecon animation, we get the Sparkabot/Firecon toy segment. It starts with Cindersuar sparking and rolling in from the left. [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] rolls in from the right, causing a kid to whip his head around to follow the action. Cut to closeups of sparks coming out of Guzzle, [[Fizzle]], and [[Flamefeather (G1)|Flamefeather]]. The segment ends with Guzzle barreling into [[Sparkstalker]] with a sparking effect and then a cut to the two battling in robot mode with a "KERUNCH" effect.
: Notes: The Seacon toy footage has air bubble effects added to it to enhance the underwater appearance. Sizzle's toy is only seen in the end shot. Tentakill's squid mode in the animated portion has a jarringly bishonen-looking face compared to the rest of his teammates, which is in stark contrast to the toy, while Piranacon's head is heavily altered from the toy or his appearance in the Doubledealer commercial.
: ''NEW Transformers are here! Now from the bottom of the sea come the monsters of the deep, the Targetmaster Seacons!" {Target-mas-ter Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!} ''And when they join with their leader to form Piranacon, anyone can become the gun.'' {Target-mas-ter Trans-for-mers!} ''And here come the Sparkabots!'' {When they're '''fightin'''' mad you see Sparkabots fly as the Firecons battle the Sparkabots!} ''Each sold separately.'' {Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!}
:* '''Seacons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__goRbwv7KY 15 sec] - The Seacons portion of the above ad (everything before the second animation segment) with new narration by someone who is neither Victor Caroli nor [[The Other Guy]].
::''NEW Transformers are here! From the bottom of the sea come the monsters of the deep, the Targetmaster Seacons!" {Target-mas-ter Trans-for-mers! THEYYY"VE got the power to surprise!} ''And the Seacons form Piranacon!'' {Trans-for-mers!}




=== Cartoon ===
*'''Season 5 upcoming cartoon promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwTAPiSY-Og 30 sec]
: Animation: A set of excerpts from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' plus excerpts from puppet Optimus Prime segments.
: Narration: Overly excited Victor Caroli talking about how AMAZING this new season will be.
: Notes: "You've got to see it to believe it! '''NEW''' episodes! And Optimus Prime '''LIVE'''!" Well, only one of those ended up being true. Features a brand new piece of background music incorporating the Transformers theme. Similar in sound to the music [[Vince DiCola]] composed for The Transformers: The Movie.
:''It's unBEELLLLiiiiievable! See Optimus Prime as you've never seen him before. Optimus Prime LIVE! Tune in this fall for new action-packed episodes of the Transformers, every weekend. Hosted '''LIVE''' by Optimus Prime! You've got to see it to believe it! '''NEW''' episodes! And Optimus Prime '''LIVE''' The Transformers!''

*'''Season 5 cartoon promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU8FD5yd8zE 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kja8RSRq21g 30 sec]
: Animation: A set of excerpts from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' almost identical to those used for the Return of Optimus Prime and Optimus Prime week spots.
: Narration: Victor Caroli, trying to exclaim every line more dramatically than the last and various local TV station announcers.
: Notes: Features the same background music as the previous ad.
:'' The Transformers. Autobot versus Decepticon. '''Good''' against '''evil'''. '''Metal against metal!''' Titans clash with Earth's fate hanging in the balance! Awesome heroes!'' Optimus Prime: "Megatron must be stopped." '''''SPECTACULAR SHOWDOWNS!''''' Megatron: "It's over, Prime." '''''The bat-tle rages on!''' The Transformers.''

[[File:G1 Season 4 promo.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Season 5 cartoon promo #2''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPwM2381O7E 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and several 1987 toy commercials/the Season 3 [[title sequence]]. A scene from the movie of Hot Rod and Kup watching Decepticon missiles come back towards their shuttle has the view from the shuttle's “windshield” replaced with crude CGI to make it look like they're flying through a...a...well, we're not really sure what it's supposed to be. It kind of looks like a base, though it has both Autobot and Decepticon logos in different areas. A shot of a crude CGI Optimus Prime closes out the commercial.
: Narration: Victor Caroli, various local TV station announcers.
: Notes: Features the same new music used in the previous commercials.
:''They're more, much more than you've ever imagined! The Transformers. Watch as the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons reaches an incredible new level.'' Optimus Prime: "Autobots, transform and roll out!" ''More energy. More excitement than ever before! The Transformers.''

==1989==
Keeping in line with the toyline's makeup and reflecting the layout of the catalog for 1989, the TV advertising was similarly split between Pretender and Micromaster themes. The Pretender theme used the jingle "Beyond! Beyond anything you've ever seen before!" while continuing to depict the toys in snowy-looking mountain environments. The Micromasters, on the other hand, used desert environments and had a jingle that pointedly claimed their superiority over {{w|Micro Machines|the competition}}: "Micro-master Trans-formers! The most incredible Micros of all! They're not just small; they're ''Tranzzforrrmerrzzz''!" The Micromaster ads were further unique in their use of stop-motion animation to depict hordes of Micromasters swarming all over. Every Micromaster ad started with an animation segment showing Optimus Prime opening his hand to reveal a Micromaster city. This extreme size difference creates a bit of a microcontinuity as the Marvel comics had them closer in sixe. The Pretenders have their own microcontinuity as the ad for the [[Pretender Monster]]s has them being created by Starscream in a lab.

As with the previous year, the animated segments take a visible hit in quality for the most part (due to Toei not returning and using the same team, [[TMS Entertainment]], once more). With much choppier, though often ambitious, animation and very bizarre design choices. As Takara would not adapt most of the characters over to the concurrently airing ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory]]'' in Japan, these commercials serve as the only animated representation for some of the characters, the Mega and Ultra Pretenders in particular.

1989 continued Hasbro's trend of leveraging their popular characters from the beginning of the line. They continued to have Peter Cullen voice Optimus Prime in the animated segments, but also brought in [[Dan Gilvezan]] to reprise [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] in a couple spots and Gregg Berger to reprise [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] in the Classic Pretenders commercial. Despite this move, this would be the first year not to have new cartoon episodes and thus no advertisements for the cartoon. While the Marvel Comic was still in production, it too appears to have had its last advertisement in 1988. The only advertisement for Transformers media that has been found are variant toy ads that included a stinger for a $1.00 copy of ''The Transformers: The Movie'' on VHS if you bought two Transformers toys. An interesting change in this year's approach to the shorter, 15 second versions of ads is that they aren't simply edited down. They take a 30-second ad that featured two groups of toys, pare it down to the content for one of the groups, and then add new narration and often a new clip or two of toy footage. This would continue in 1990 for Micromaster ads but would ultimately be permanently abandoned from G2 on.

===Toys===
[[File:Micromaster Patrols G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
{{anchor|Micromaster Patrols}}
*'''Micromaster Patrols''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x7wxEiv9lY 30 sec]
: Animation: From Optimus Prime's glowing fist, the [[Race Car Patrol]] and [[Off Road Patrol]] charge forth. They infiltrate a Decepticon base, driving right past Piranacon, [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], who wonder why they don't have those things. Later, the Micromasters swarm around Dreadwind's head as Darkwing tries to shoot at others in the background. [[Powertrain]], [[Tote]], [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]], [[Tailspin]] and [[Swindler]] emerge from various openings in a rock wall to watch four Micromasters driving below them: [[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]], [[Free Wheeler]], and Tailspin and Roadhandler again. The latter four split into two pairs (Roadhandler/Free Wheeler and Tailspin/Highjump) and drive up the legs of a large Decepticon standing next to a rock wall. At the top, Tote, Tailspin and Free Wheeler jump from the wall to the robot's shoulders. They stand there as Roadhandler, Free Wheeler, Tailspin, Highjump and Tote somehow manage to drive vertically up the robot's torso. After the second animation segment, the large robot raises its right hand only to fall over backward from the swarm of Micromasters. Roadhandler transforms on the fallen robot's chest to add insult to injury.
: Narration: [[Victor Caroli]].
: Kidmation: Kid scoops up the Micromasters and opens his palm to show them off.
: Toy segment: A closeup of [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]] flying is followed by a closeup of Storm Cloud being held by the kid in front of his face. A jumpcut sequence ensues, first Storm Cloud is transformed, then a closeup of [[Free Wheeler]] driving, and Mudslinger being transformed. Another cut shows Tote zooming between Scorponok's feet, causing a second kid to whip his head around. A fizzle effect transitions us to a stop motion sequence.
: Notes: Dreadwind and Darkwing are given voices. While it's not entirely clear which voice is which, since Dreadwind sees them first in the animation, we've decided to label him as the first voice and Darkwing the second (their voice actors unknown). The large Decepticon robot is a Scorponok figure that replaces the standard green and purple colors by dark blue and grey or white, though the legs of a correctly-colored Scorponok are seen as well for a brief moment. His antenna and the outline of the rectangle in the middle of his chest are still orange and his face is still tan. In the end shot of the Micromaster Race Car Patrol members appearing in their places on the card back, Roadhandler appears to have grey windows instead of black. The ad mostly features the [[Race Car Patrol]] and the [[Off Road Patrol]], with Storm Cloud from the [[Air Strike Patrol]] being the lone exception. The [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue]], [[Battle Patrol|Battle]] and [[Sports Car Patrol|Sports Car]] patrols are not seen.
: ''New Transformers are here. Micromaster Transformers!'' Optimus Prime: "Our new commandos, can go where no other Transformers can go!" Dreadwind: "What are they?" Darkwing: "Micromasters!" Dreadwind: "Why don't we have them?" ''Now Autobots, and Decepticons have Micromasters!'' {Micromasters, they're smaller and faster, Transformer commandos that go where nobody else goes! Micro-mas-ter Trans-form-mers! THEEEY'VE got the power to surprise!} ''New Micromasters in patrols of four. Collect them all!''
:*'''Micromaster Patrols''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEBAHaXoByU 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvmt8oCPAUU 15 sec] - Similar to the previous ad but re-soundtracked with the standard 1989 Micromaster jingle and a new first line of narration. The fifteen-second version has yet another new first line of narration: "Micromaster Transformers are here and both Autobots and Decepticons have 'em!"
:: ''They're here! The incredible Micromaster Transformers!'' Optimus Prime: "Our new commandos, can go where no other Transformers can go!" Dreadwind: "What are they?" Darkwing: "Micromasters!" Dreadwind: "Why don't we have them?" ''Now Autobots, and Decepticons have Micromasters!'' {Micro-master Trans-formers! The most incredible Micros of all! They're not just small; they're ''Tranzzforrrmerrzzz''! Micro-master Trans-formers!} ''New Micromasters in patrols of four. Collect them all!'' {Micro-master Trans-formers!}

{{anchor|Micromaster transports}}
[[File:Destronsoldier micromasters.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|You came to the wrong neighborhood, mother-slagger!]]
*'''Micromaster transports and battle stations''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ipqTyKtHQc 30 sec]
: Animation: A horde of Micromasters swarms over an attacking [[Zarak Maximus]]; Prime opens his palm to reveal a Micromaster city; [[Red Hot]] transforms and flies at the camera. Stop-motion spots show a fleet of Micromaster vehicles driving around the combined playsets. The footage is a mix of 2D animation and stop-motion animation, complete with a model of Zarak Maximus's shin.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Toy segment: [[Erector (G1)|Erector]] pulls in next to the other Micromaster Transports sitting at the edge of an extremely flat cliff. Erector then gets a jumpcut transformation sequence. As toy Groundshaker flies over the city in animated Optimus Prime's palm, it becomes the actual toys. A ramp is connected from the [[Ironworks (facility)|construction station]] to the [[Airwave (facility)|Airport]] and [[Ironworks (Micromaster)|Ironworks]] drives over it. A kid slams (but without much force) the [[Hot House (facility)|fire station]] with [[Hot House (Micromaster)|Hot House]] down amongst the other Battle Stations, the proceeds to play with the crane on the construction station. The kid then rolls Hot House up the ramp of the airport as all four bases are revealed as being connected in a square formation. A closeup of [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] having his hood flipped back for his transformation before being rotated to face the camera is followed by a shot of [[Red Hot]] being driven down the ramp of the [[Greasepit (facility)|gas station]]. The ad ends with a stop-motion sequence of Micromasters popping into view all over a rocky, stepped area.
: ''In the world of micros, the only micros that transform are the amazing Micromaster Transformers! And now the Micromasters have Micromaster Transports.'' {Micro-master Trans-formers!} ''And here in the palm of Optimus Prime's hand are Micromaster battle stations that connect to form micro cities.'' {Micro-master Trans-formers! The most incredible Micros of all! They're not just small; they're ''Tranzzforrrmerrzzz''!} ''Micromasters, collect them all!''
:*'''Micromaster transports and battle stations''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1l3udPFCWs 30 sec] - Slightly edited version of the previous ad to fit in a stinger promoting a $1.00 copy of [[The Transformers: The Movie]] if you bought two Transformers toys.
:*'''Micromaster battle stations''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGF4ww1fGOc 15 sec] - Edited down from the previous commercial with a new bit of toy footage that shows the construction station being transformed.
:*'''Micromaster transports''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofx3hd0Ti3s 15 sec] - Edited down from the previous commercial with added jumpcuts between modes for [[Overload (G1)|Overload]], [[Flattop (G1)|Flattop]] and [[Roughstuff]]

[[File:Micromasterbasescommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|That's the second time Spike's mistake has been repeated!]]
[[File:SkystalkerCommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Go ahead. Make my day.]]
{{anchor|Micromaster micro bases}}
*'''Micromaster micro bases''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT2xWTm_QI4 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDIfpwsmLaI 15 sec]
: Animation: [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] drag two captured Decepticon vehicles (the [[Thunder Arrow|interstellar shuttle]] and the [[Helicopter]]) up to Optimus Prime in an Autobot base, only to have them transform and attack, with the guns manned by the [[Sports Car Patrol]] and [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]].
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Toy segment: Starts with a jumpcut sequence of the [[Thunder Arrow|interstellar shuttle]] landing and transforming to base mode. Cut to a shot of rear right side of the interstellar shuttle with the gas station and helicopter in the background and the Air Strike patrol hanging around in front and inside. [[Detour (G1)|Detour]] stands atop a wall in the shuttle, overlooking one of the ramps as it's lowered to reveal his patrol mate [[Hyperdrive (Micromaster)|Hyperdrive]] standing behind Skystalker, the latter of which is in car mode. We then cut to a view of the middle of the shuttle, where a ramp is overlapped on one of the helicopters' ramps to "connect" the two. Skystalker is literally beside himself as his [[alternate mode]] drives over from the helicopter to sit next to him. The scene briefly pans out at the end to reveal the gas station connected to the helicopter on the left, a second gas station and the airport just partially visible in the upper right, and a whole mess of Decepticon Micromasters scattered about. Cut to a kid driving the [[Rocket Base]] up and over a dirt hill. Cut again to a fast-motion sequence of the same kid unfolding the base. We then get a closer view of the right side of the base and the ramp being folded down from the rocket tower to allow [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] to cross over from the helipad. The segment ends with a closeup of Flak's front end being flipped back and Flak being rotated to face the camera. It is basically the same shot as the Stakeout one from the previous ad, except Flak is positioned diagonally across the screen with his legs in the lower left corner.
: Notes: [[Dan Gilvezan]] returns to voice Bumblebee and [[Peter Cullen]] is still voicing Optimus Prime. An unidentified voice presumably belongs to Skystalker. The [[ATV]] is never shown. The fifteen second version of the ad only refers to the "Autobot Rocket base and Decepticon space shuttle" in its narration, though the helicopter is still visible in the background of some parts of the shuttle toy footage.
: Bumblebee: "Optimus, we captured two of the Decepticons' vehicles!" Optimus Prime: "Look out, they're transforming into bases!" Skystalker(?): "Decepticon Micromasters attack!" {Mic-ro-mas-ters Mic-ro-bases! Become the most in-cred-ible places!} ''Now the Autobots and Decepticons have Micromasters bases and you can connect them to form whole cities!'' {Micro-master Trans-formers! The most incredible Micros of all! They're not just small; they're ''Tranzzforrrmerrzzz''! Micro-master Trans-formers!} ''Micromaster bases, collect them all!''

[[File:Classic Pretenders G1 Commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
{{anchor|Classic Pretenders}}
*'''Classic Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btWBJ4HvzoA 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkWpTABuMoI 15 sec]
: Animation: As Prime transforms and comes under attack in a nighttime city, the Autobot Classic Pretenders arrive to help out.
: Narration: [[Victor Caroli]].
: Toy segment: A jumpcut sequence of Bumblebee's shell being opened, his inner robot being removed and transformed to car mode, and car mode Bumblebee driving over gravel to start. This followed by close-ups on each of the four shells, Jazz, Bumblebee, Starscream and Grimlock. Cut to a kid opening Grimlock's shell and Grimlock's inner robot being transformed to dinosaur mode. After a montage of the four driving/flying in alt mode with the upper body of their shells inset in the upper right corner (same order as the previous montage and yes, Grimlock is shown flying despite being a Tyrannosaurus Rex), the ad ends with the kid wiggling Grimlock and impersonating Gregg Berger: "Me Grimlock attack!"
: Notes: Mini ''The Transformers'' cast reunion as Peter Cullen voices Oprimus Prime, Dan Gilvezan voices Bumblebee and Gregg Berger is back as [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Optimus has ''fingernails'' in the opening shot!
: ''Optimus Prime is under attack! He needs the greatest Transformers ever!'' Bumblebee: "Optimus, we're here! As Pretenders!" Optimus Prime: "Jazz, Bumblebee, you're back!" Grimlock: "And me Grimlock!" ''And the '''eeeevil''' Starscream is here too!'' {BEYOND! Beyond anything you've EVER SEEN before! Transformer Classic Pretenders!} ''The greats are '''here''' as Pretenders! Classic Pretender Transformers! Jazz, Bumblebee, Starscream and Grimlock.'' Kid: "Me Grimlock attack!" {Transformers!}
:*'''Classic Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8I7Ka6hzG0 30 sec] - Slightly edited version of the previous ad to fit in a stinger promoting a $1.00 copy of [[The Transformers: The Movie]] if you bought two Transformers toys.

[[File:SkyhammerRoadblock-commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
{{anchor|Mega and Ultra Pretenders}}
*'''Mega and Ultra Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SONVlqfK958 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] and [[Vroom (G1)|Vroom]] slowly drift out of their shells and transform; [[Roadblock (G1)|Roadblock]] avoids a strafing run from [[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]], then his two robot forms both pop out of his vehicle shell and fire.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Toy segment: Vroom is slammed down on the raised middle platform of a snowy-looking area with Crossblades on the left and Thunderwing on the right. This is followed by a jumpcut sequence of Vroom and his inner robot being converted to motorcycle and sidecar and then driving along. Switching over to the Ultra Pretenders, a shatter effect transitions to Roadblock plowing through some snow. We then see the kid who was pushing Roadblock flying Crossblades over Roadblock who's being pushed by...some hand. After the Ultra Pretender animation, there's a closeup of Skyhammer and his inner robot flying. The ad ends with a sequence of Roadblock scenes: driving along, a top-down view of the vehicle shell being opened, the inner shell being turned around and open to reveal the inner robot, the shell turning to face the camera again, the shell being transformed to vehicle mode and the inner robot being inserted to pilot, and the inner shell flying above the rolling vehicle shell.
: Notes: Rather curiously, the inner shell for Roadblock is drawn with indents identical to the placement of the toy's screw holes while Roadblock himself does not.
: {Who's more than they pretend to be? Mega Pretender Transformers, Mega Pretenders! Inside one, there's the other then they both transform and combine to form another!} ''And beyond '''Mega'''...there's Ultra! Ultra Pretenders!'' {BEYOND! Beyond anything you've EVER SEEN before! Transformer Ultra Pretenders!} ''Inside each Ultra Pretender vehicle hides another transformable Pretender. New Ultra Pretenders, the ultimate Transformer experience!'' {Trans-for-mers!}
:*'''Mega Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY6jYSK1ZR0 15 sec] - The Mega Pretender portion of the previous ad with new end shots to shows both modes of all three figures.
:*'''Ultra Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ooXi161INc 15 sec] - The Ultra Pretender portion of the previous ad with the animation at the start, the toy footage re-ordered and some new Victor Caroli intro narration: "They're here! New Ultra Pretenders! Inside each vehicle is another incredible Pretender!" The jingle and the "The ultimate Transformer experience" tagline from the previous ad make up the rest of the soundtrack.

{{anchor|Monster Pretenders}}
[[File:Pretendermonstercommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Decades later, their [[Pretender Monster#Toys|melting shells]] let you re-enact this scene.]]
*'''Monster Pretenders''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6IPhK29lvk 15 sec]
: Animation: [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] dunks [[Wildfly]], [[Icepick (G1)|Icepick]] and [[Scowl (G1)|Scowl]] into colorful vats; they and the others emerge as Pretenders and charge at the camera with Icepick's ugly mug being the central focus.
: Narration: Victor Caroli, sounding especially growly.
: Toy segment: Closeups of the shells of Icepick, [[Slog (G1)|Slog]], and Wildfly. Wildfly is turned around to reveal his inner robot, leading to a jumpcut transformation sequence. The ad ends with a jumpcut combination sequence of [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] with each component spontaneously appearing in place.
: '''''Now''', the Decepticons have '''MONster Pretenders'''! Monster Pretenders with '''rubbery skin!''''' {BEYOND! Beyond anything you've EVER SEEN before! Transformer Monster Pretenders!} ''And their robots form a MONster Pretender!'' {Transformers!}

==1990==
The thematic split between Micromasters and Pretenders from the previous year was reused this year with [[Action Master]]s replacing the Pretenders. The Action Master commercials began and ended with a metal fist bursting through a wall, with "ACTION MASTERS" emblazoned across its knuckles. Some of the animation was screened against real-world backgrounds, with poorly animated characters morphing into real toys (accomplished by the animators tracing over Stop-motion footage). The toy segments featured the toys being played with inside of what is presumably a Cybertronian cityscape with lots of elevated roadways and a background featuring a starry sky and futuristic-looking buildings. The Action Masters provided a few last bit of microcontinuity with the initial commercial featuring Optimus Prime asking his fellow Autobots to join him in giving up the power to transform to become "stronger, faster, more alive". Other commercials featured the characters utilizing their vehicles, something they've never done in any other fiction. The Micromster commercials looked and felt pretty similar to the previous year's commercials with the exception of an updated jingle: "They're not just micros; They're Micromazzters! The only micros, that transform."

This year featured an even heavier focus on the characters from the cartoon's peak with half of the Action Master line being pre-existing characters. As such, those characters were also the ones most heavily featured in the advertising. The initial ad gave no spotlight to the new characters at all, while the first of the two-vehicle ads was more focused on [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] than [[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]]. Even the animated segments of the Micromaster ads were done from the point of view of Optimus Prime, Jazz and Megatron witnessing the mayhem of the Micromasters. To be fair though, they were advertising the whole of the Micromaster line in just two spots so there wasn't much time to explain their characters anyway. In a nice touch of visual continuity, the Micromaster commercials used the Action Master forms of Optimus Prime, Jazz and Megatron. While Peter Cullen continued voicing Optimus Prime, neither Jazz nor Megatron had their original voice actors. For Jazz it was due to [[Scatman Crothers]] having passed away. Why they were unable to have [[Frank Welker]] voice Megatron is unknown, but either a limited budget or scheduling conflicts are the likely culprits.

===Toys===
[[File:Hotrodpatrolcommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Micromasters melt in your mouth, not in your hand.]]
[[File:Bigdaddycommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Hey, daddy-o, where's the drive thru at?]]
{{anchor|Hot Rod and Construction Patrol}}
*'''Hot Rod Patrol / Construction Patrol''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgGxUwIQ1T8 30 sec]
: Animation: Cel: Jazz and Prime pick up the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] and examine them. Stop-motion toys: The [[Construction Patrol]] destroys a bridge, making Scorponok fall into a ravine. Rawr!
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Toy segment: A glowing green energy effect turns the cel-shaded Hot Rod Patrol sitting in the palm of an unseen kid's hand into the actual toys as two other kids look on. [[Hubs]] is pushed into frame by a finger, then the segment cuts to the same scene with [[Roller Force]]. This leads to a jumpcut sequence showing Roller Force's transformation. After the stop-motion segment, [[Trip-Up]] gets the finger push treatment. This is followed by [[Neutro]] and [[Groundpounder (G1)|Groundpounder]] pushing dirt around as they pull up in front of [[Crumble]] and [[Takedown]]. The ad ends with a second, much brief stop-motion sequence with the Hot Rod Patrol, [[Race Track Patrol]], [[Monster Trucks Patrol|Monster Truck Patrol]], [[Military Patrol]], [[Air Patrol]], and Construction Patrol parking in order in front of a ravine. After everyone is parked, the Hot Rod Patrol transforms.
: Notes: Jazz is voiced by a sound-alike, [[Scatman Crothers]] having passed away. Optimus Prime's voice is provided by Peter Cullen. An undetermined Micromaster (presumably Big Daddy as he's the central focus of the group), is voiced by [[Neil Ross]].
: Jazz: "Optimus, check out the new Hot Rod Patrol." Optimus Prime: "Sharp-looking bunch but can they transform?" Big Daddy(?): "You bet we can, we're Micromasters!" {They're not just micros; They're Micromazzters! The only micros, that transform.} Big Daddy(?): "Decepticons attacking! Autobot Construction Patrol transform and destroy the bridge!" {Micromaster Transformers!} ''New Micromaster patrols, sold in packs of four. Collect them all!'' {Transformers!}
:*'''Hot Rod Patrol / Construction Patrol''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM0i1v54R44 15 sec] - Abbreviated (and accelerated) version of the previous commercial. Jazz is not heard but Peter Cullen and Neil Ross jibber their lines at hilariously high speed: "CheckoutmynewMicromasterHotRodPatrol!" "Micromasterconstructionpatroldestroythebridge!"

{{anchor|Micromaster Combiners}}
[[File:Micromastercombiners-commercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Micromaster Combiners/Combiner Transports''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6f467-z6Lg 30 sec]
: Animation: Megatron grabs at a couple of combiner vehicles ([[Roadburner]]/[[Wheel Blaze]] and [[Missile Master]]/[[Moonrock]]), only to have them split apart, reconnect, and shoot him in the face. [[Cement-Head]] and [[Terror-Tread]], along with their transport, transform from vehicle to robot/base. Stop motion: The camera pans down a line of mixed and match Combiners combining.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Toy segment: After the stop motion segment, the combined vehicle modes of Roadburner/Wheel Blaze and Oiler/Slide pull up next to the combined vehicle mode of [[Sledge (G1)|Sledge]] and [[Hammer (G1)|Hammer]]. Wheel Blaze and Roadburner are then separated and recombined with Hammer and Oiler, respectively. Cut to a closeup of Oiler being transformed and being set down next to a transformed Slide. Closeups of the combined vehicle modes of Missile Master/Moonrock and [[Stonecruncher (G1)|Stonecruncher]]/[[Excavator (G1)|Excavator]] driving are followed by a greatly extended version of the stop motion combinations from earlier. After that, [[Missile Launcher]] is shown rolling along, then [[Cannon Transport]] from the other direction. Two kids are then shown driving the two transports up along each side of [[Tanker Truck]], albeit from directions opposite the ones they were previously shown to be coming from. Tanker Truck gets a stop motion transformation sequence. This is followed by the Combiner Transports animation sequence and the a still shot of the Roadburner/Wheel Blaze, Oiler/Slide and Sledge/Hammer vehicles lined up next to each other, taken from the earlier sequence. The segment ends with Tanker Truck driving to screen right followed by a cut to Missile Launcher driving to screen left.
:Notes: Victor Caroli voices [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (and sounds like a wussy Frank Welker), with the design based on his Action Master form; Neil Ross voices the indeterminable Micromaster. Roadburner somehow fires a laser from the short end of his cherry picker crane. Rather jarringly, this segment has worse-looking animation compared to the second.
: Megatron: "This place is crawling with Micromasters!" Micromaster: "Micromaster Combiners, reconnect!" Megatron: "WHAT?!?" ''Amazing new Micromaster Combiners, split in two and reconnect to form new vehicles. And each half transforms into a robot.'' {Micromazzter Combinerz! (Connect in hundreds of combinations!)} '''''AND''' there are incredible new Micromaster Combiner Transports, that transform into robots '''AND''' battle stations!'' {It's the ultimate transformation!} ''Combiner and Combiner Transports sold separately.'' {Transformers!}
:*'''Micromaster Combiners''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM40pTMSgHU 15 sec] - Edited down from the previous commercial to only feature the Combiners and not the Transports.

{{anchor|Action Masters}}
[[File:Sprocketoverruncommercial.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"Sure, Prime, I'll give up the [[alternate mode]] that I never had."]]
*'''Action Masters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goCOVt5-Tfs 45 sec]
: Animation: Inside a base, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] invites a circle of Autobots ([[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Rad (G1)|Rad]], [[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]] and [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]]) to join him. Prime, Jazz and Rad dash before the animation morphs to show their respective toys. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]] and [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] blast through a wall before they too morph from animation to toys.
: Narration: [[Victor Caroli]].
: Toy segment: Starting after the first morph from animation, we get a closeup of Optimus Prime taking a knee, his gun and his gun being placed into [[City of Steel (episode)#Quotes|the hand at the end of that arm]]. A kid shoves Prime (his legs now straight) into the camera before a cut to a view from behind Megatron of Prime kicking Megatron's leg out from under him. A closeup pan across a large group of Action Masters and their partners is followed by an extreme closeup of Blaster flying from the bottom right to top left. This cuts to Optimus Prime dropping Soundwave with an uppercut and then another cut to Over-Run throwing a...much less effective one. After the second morph, we get a closeup of Megatron turning his head one direction as his torso and the camera turn other directions. Starscream decks [[Rollout (G1)|Rollout]] and the we get a sequence highlighting the Autobots: Optimus Prime dropping Starscream with a kick to the groin, Jazz just rolling along on his skateboard and Bumblebee taking off with his helicopter. Rad holds Treadshot over his head before tossing him. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] mounts up on the [[Turbo Cycle (G1)|Turbo Cycle]] and zooms along. Two kids swing Action Master vehicles through the air. One of them holding the [[Stratotronic Jet]] and the other the [[Attack Cruiser]] and [[Turbo Racer]] in their flight modes. A closeup of Rad and Lionizer on a turntable is followed by closeups of [[Wingthing (G1)|Wingthing]], [[Push-Button]] and [[Anti-tank cannon]]'s spring-loaded transfomations being activated. Anti-tank cannon (in gun mode) is then slammed into Grimlock's fist. The segment ends with a wide shot of pretty much every US release Action Master toy sitting on the various levels of the Cybertron cityscape diorama with extra copies of Prowl and Inferno just in front of the camera facing away from it.
: Notes: Jazz is voiced by the same sound-alike from the Micromaster Hot Rod Patrol commercial. Rad is given a voice by [[Michael Bell]]. Optimus Prime is once again voiced by [[Peter Cullen]]. In the morphing shots, some of the Action Masters have the wrong guns. The first shot has Jazz holding Rollout's gun, while Prime is brandishing [[Devastator (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Devastator]]'s. In the second shot, Megatron is holding Grimlock's gun. Considering that Prime is shown being equipped with the correct gun immediately after the first morph, the toy footage probably used the wrong guns to match the animation. This ad has an unusual length, clocking in at 45 seconds. This ad not only heavily features the existing popular Transformers characters from the first few years of the line, but never names and gives little screen time to any of the new characters. Even the featured vehicles are piloted mostly by existing characters. This, along with the morphs from animation to real toys, shows how heavily Hasbro was betting on the recognizable characters from the cartoon to sell the line. Jazz, for some reason, also has a thumbnail in the cel animation.
: {Action Masters!} Optimus Prime: "Who will join me? Who will give up the power to transform to become stronger faster more alive?" [''sic''] Jazz: "I will!" Rad: "Count me in!" ''And so, Action Masters are born! Transformers Action Masters are incredibly detailed action figures!'' {Action Masters! The action, is alive! (Alive!) Action Masters!} ''But the '''eeevil''' Decepticons steal [[Nucleon (substance)|the power]] and become Action Masters too. Led by Megatron, and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], they battle Optimus Prime, Jazz, and Bumblebee like you've never seen them battle before! Action Masters ride into battle in sleek transforming vehicles and fight alongside vicious transforming animals and battle droids.'' {Transformers. Action Masters!} ''Get in on the action!'' {Action Masters!}

{{anchor|Action Master vehicles}}
[[File:Starscream Attack Jet vs Over-Run Attack Copter.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Action Master Vehicles — Starscream, Prowl''', and '''Overrun''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDXgTz504KI 30 sec]
: Animation: A short battle sequence (on Cybertron?) with the three featured characters. Animated Starscream with the Turbo Jet morphs into the actual toys.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Toy segment: Starts with a reuse of all the scenes of figures hitting each other from the previous ad. The Starscream morph leads into Starscream flying the jet alongside [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] and the [[Off-Road Cycle]]. Prowl hops on the Turbo Cycle and races alongside Over-Run in the Attack Copter. The segment ends with jumpcut transformation sequences for the Turbo Jet and Turbo Cycle.
: {Action Masters!} '''''NEW''' Action Masters are here! Incredibly detailed action figures that battle like never before!'' {Transformers! Action Masters! The action, is alive! (Alive!)} ''The '''eeeevil''' Starscream attacks in the Turbo Jet. But the Autobots are ready with Prowl's Turbo Cycle and Over-Run's Attack Copter. And '''look!''' The Action Master vehicles transform into powerful '''battle stations!''''' {Transformers! Action Masters!} '''''New''' Action Masters figures and vehicles.''

{{anchor|Gutcruncher}}
[[File:Commercial Gutcruncher in Stratotronic Jet.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Action Master Vehicles — Wheeljack, Sprocket''', and '''Gutcruncher''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly8MQxS5tJE 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] takes to the sky in the [[Stratotronic Jet|Strato Jet]]; Wheeljack and Sprocket drive out of a tunnel.
: Narration: Victor Caroli.
: Toy segment: Starts with the same reused battle scenes as the previous commercial. It then cuts to interleaved jumpcut sequences of the transformations for the Attack Cruiser and Turbo Racer. This is followed by more reused footage from the first ad. This time it's the two kids swinging the vehicles around. Gutcruncher is placed into the Stratotronic Jet before being shown flying it. The toy segment ends with a jumpcut transformation sequence for the Stratotronic Jet.
: Notes: Gutcruncher speaks! His voice is provided by [[Wally Burr]]. Some unused animation with Wheeljack and Sprocket's vehicles would be used in the corresponding UK comercial.
: {Action Masters!} '''''NEW''' Action Masters, incredibly detailed action figures that battle like never before! Check out Wheeljack's Turbo Racer and Sprocket's attack cruiser!'' {Transformers! Action Masters! The action, is alive! (Alive!) (Alive!)} ''But look out Prime, here comes Gutcruncher in the Strato Jet! It's a flying menace that transforms into a terrifying tank and laser canon.'' "Destroy them!" {Transformers! Action Masters!} '''''New''' Action Masters figures and vehicles.'' {Action Masters!}
:*'''Action Master Vehicles''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-nlyKJ7UJU 15 sec] - Edited down from the previous commercial with new narration: ''The Autobot Action Masters transform the Turbo Racer and the Attack Cruiser. But the Decepticons battle back with Gutcruncher in the Strato Jet, transforming it into a tank and laser cannon. Action Master figures and vehicles.''

==1999==
Advertising for products associated with ''The Transformers'' resumed with the onset of Hasbro and other comapnies leveraging the nostalgia fans have for the franchise. As such, a number of trailers and commercials for home video releases, video games, and televised airings of the cartoon series have been put out in recent years.

*'''Kid Rhino Video Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdI6u0t0yFw 1:22]
: Scenes from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''G.I. Joe: The Movie'' and ''Jem'' are shown with their corresponding theme songs followed by text narration asking you to turn your home into a "big smelly zoo" by buying Kid Rhino's home video releases.
: Notes: The Transformers scenes are of [[Unicron]] demolishing [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] and Springer transforming to helicopter mode before following [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and the other Autobots through Unicron's right eye.
: [What do you get when you cross a kid with a RHINO?] [1.A wild beast that loves to skateboard.] [2. A child with a big horn on its forehead] [3. Totally awesome home video fun!] [Transformers] [G.I.Joe] [JEM!] [Let Kid Rhino Home Video turn your home into a big smelly zoo!] [Unleash a wild Rhino, born and bred to bust-up the TV and entertain the kids!] [(Just don't let the Rhino sit on your new sofa)] [<Kid Rhino Home Video logo> Just as wild and untamed as the kids who love it!]

==2006==
*'''[[Sony]] ''The Transformers: The Movie'' 20th Anniversary Edition DVD Preview''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dU2TiL7Vgs 1:12]
: Notes: Scenes from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and Lion's theme song play as text narration overlays promote the features of the DVD. This preview was shown at the Transformers panel at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2006.
: Narrator: "It is the year 2005. The treacherous Decepticons have conqured the Autobots home planet of Cybertron." [Transformers] [The Movie] [20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD] [Brilliantly Remastered and Color-Corrected] [DVD Features Include:] [Never-Before-Released 16x9 Widescreen Version] [All New Interviews] [Exclusive Commentaries] [...And More!]

* '''''The Transformers: The Movie'' 20th Anniversary Edition DVD''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1RB9iMNRMQ 30 sec]
: Narration: [[Victor Caroli]]
: Notes Victor Caroli tells us all about the features of the 20th anniversary DVD release of ''The Transformers: The Movie'' in his first and only Transformers-related work since [[Commercial/Beast Wars|Beast Wars]].
: {Transformers!} ''The movie phenomenon is back. On DVD. In an all new special edition two disc set featuring collectible artwork. '''Now''' brilliantly remastered and color corrected plus all new featurettes, exclusive commentaries, deleted footage and much more! Own Transformers: The Movie 20th Anniversary special edition on DVD today.''

==2009==
[[File:G1Awakening Trailer1.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"Hey, look at the pretty numbers..."]]
*'''[[Transformers G1: Awakening]] trailer 1''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI6iigTuyNk 55 sec]
: Notes: Composed of sound-less excerpts of actual game footage highlighting some aspects of the control interface, in-game bios and battle mechanics.
:[Coming on iPhone/iPod Touch end of February 2010]

*'''Transformers G1 Awakening trailer 2''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CetyyOfxFK8 30 sec]
: Notes: Excerpts from the Season 1 intro to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]] are interspersed with shots of a CGI cellphone displaying actual game footage. The cartoon animation is taken from [[Rhino Entertainment|Kid Rhino]]'s Season 1 DVD boxset, complete with the "remastered" 5.1 surround sound audio track.
:[Defeat the Decepticons in turn-based battles] [More Than Meets The Eye]

* '''Shout! Factory ''The Transformers: The Complete First Season'' trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrWtbv03BKM 1:12]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: Animation excerpts from the first season of ''The Transformers'' play as the narrator introduces the set and tells us about the special features. Also features excerpts from the set's special features including one of the [[Public Service Announcement|PSA]]s. To [[Shout! Factory]]'s credit, the animation clips used are actually limited to the first season and the special features.
: ''For twenty-five years, the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons has captivated children and adults alike.'' Optimus Prime: "Hello again, Megatron!" ''Now, return to where the phenomenon began.'' Optimus Prime: "Autobots, transform and roll!" ''All sixteen episodes of the groundbreaking first season in a three DVD set.'' Starscream: "It's time for action, not words!" Optimus Prime: "Fire!" Soundwave: "We have been detected." Jazz: "Autobots, transform!" Megatron: "The universe is mine!" Optimus Prime: "It's just you and me now, Megatron." ''Bonus features include: The History of the Transformers...'' [[Wayne Luther]]: "It became visually distinct to be able to set them aside as Decepticons fly, Autobots are on the ground." ''...classic Hasbro toy commercials, a rare PSA, and more.'' Bumblebee: "This happiest day of my life!" ''Own the series that helped define a generation.'' Optimus Prime: "Thanks!" ''Transformers: Season One. Now on DVD.'' Megatron: "We shall rise again!"

* '''Shout! Factory ''The Transformers: The Complete Second Season, Volume 1'' trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyHlsve6iYg 1:12]
: Narration: Unknown, same as previous trailer.
: Notes: Nearly the same as the previous ad with minor modifications to the narration and DVD set photos, along with inserting some season two excerpts in place of some of the season one excerpts.
: ''For twenty-five years, the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons has captivated children and adults alike.'' Optimus Prime: "Hello again, Megatron!" ''Now, return to where the phenomenon began.'' Optimus Prime: "Autobots, transform and roll!" ''The original groundbreaking series is now on DVD.'' Starscream: "It's time for action, not words!" Optimus Prime: "Fire!" Soundwave: "We have been detected." Jazz: "Autobots, transform!" Megatron: "The universe is mine!" Optimus Prime: "It's just you and me now, Megatron." ''Bonus features include: All new interviews...'' Wayne Luther: "It became visually distinct to be able to set them aside as Decepticons fly, Autobots are on the ground." ''...classic Hasbro toy commercials, rare PSAs, and more.'' Bumblebee: "This happiest day of my life!" ''Own the series that helped define a generation.'' Optimus Prime: "Thanks!" ''Trans-formers. The original series. Now on DVD.'' Megatron: "We shall rise again!"

==2010==
* '''Shout! Factory ''The Transformers: The Complete Third and Fourth Season'' trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUjE4qoySWE 1:12]
: Narration: Unknown, same as previous trailer.
: Notes: Nearly the same as the previous ad with minor modifications to the narration and DVD set photos, along with inserting some season three excerpts in place of some of the season one excerpts. This trailer is also effectively the trailer for the Second Season Volume 2 as no trailer was produced specifically for it. Shout! Factory's [http://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-transformers-season-two-vol-2-30th-anniversary-edition?product_id=3185 product listing for Season Two Volume Two] links to this trailer.
: ''For twenty-five years, the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons has captivated children and adults alike.'' Optimus Prime: "Hello again, Megatron!" ''Now, return to where the phenomenon began.'' Optimus Prime: "Autobots, transform and roll!" ''The original groundbreaking series is now on DVD.'' Starscream: "It's time for action, not words!" Optimus Prime: "Fire!" Soundwave: "We have been detected." Jazz: "Autobots, transform!" Megatron: "The universe is mine!" Optimus Prime: "It's just you and me now, Megatron." ''Bonus features include: All new interviews...'' Wayne Luther: "It became visually distinct to be able to set them aside as Decepticons fly, Autobots are on the ground." ''...classic Hasbro toy commercials, rare PSAs, and more.'' Bumblebee: "This happiest day of my life!" ''Own the series that helped define a generation.'' Optimus Prime: "Thanks!" ''Trans-formers. The original series. Now on DVD.'' Megatron: "We shall rise again!"

==2011==
[[File:Hub-CobraPaloozaMegatronAThon.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Say, you sound familiar. You wouldn't happen to be related to a certain [[Starscream (G1)|treacherous second-in-command]] of mine would you?]]
*'''Cobra-palooza Megatron-A-Thon''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7oU1C9Vtqs 30 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: [[Cobra Commander]] and Megatron have an argument related to a New Year's Day marathon of ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' and the Generation 1 cartoon. The argument uses edited footage from ''The Transformers'' and the Sunbow G.I. Joe cartoon. The initial shot of Cobra Commander coming on Megatron's view screen actually has the Cobra Commander footage pasted over a shot of ''Optimus Prime'' activating Teletraan-1's console. Cobra Commander's voice is provided by an unkown [[Chris Latta]] soundalike. Megatron appears to be voiced by Frank Welker, albeit with more growl and without the up pitching of the original show's voice processing.
:Cobra Commander: "Cobra Commander here." Megatron: "New Year's Day, first one to world domination takes it." Cobra Commander: "You're on, I've got an epic" {COBRA PALOOZA!} Megatron: "Easily outdone by my" {MEGATRON-ATHON!} Cobra Commander: "Yeah Megatrona-wannabe!" Megatron: "Take off that mask and say that to my face you Cobrapalooza!" Cobra Commander: "Megatron a blah blah" Megatron: "Why you, I..." ''Five episodes of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is followed by five episodes of Transformers. It's the Cobrapalooza Megatron-athon. Check you local listings. Only on the Hub.''

* '''[[Shout! Factory#Japanese Collection|Transformers The Japanese Collection: Headmasters]] trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-lWj1T3lxQ 49 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Transformers: The Headmasters]]''.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: As excerpts of ''The Headmasters'' play, the narrator gives us a description of the DVD set.
: ''Enter the world of the Headmasters. Transformers The Japanese Collection: Headmasters!'' {Head on! Head on! Head on!} ''For the first time on DVD. This four disc set contains all thirty-five episodes of the action packed, animated series. Including the original Japanese audio with all new English subtitles. And an art gallery. Transformers The Japanese Collection: Headmasters. Now available on DVD.''

==2014==
*'''Transformers 4 July Marathon''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzb56jIR7RI 30 sec]
: ''Friday, July 4th. Celebrate the Transformers' 30th Anniversary with the Hub Network. "Lock and load." ''Featuring three decades of Transformers action-- "Roll out." ''All. Day. Long.'' "Let's go for it." "Brace yourselves." ''There's fireworks a plenty--'' "Boom." ''with the 4th of July Transformers Marathon. Friday, July 4th, starting at 11:00 AM Eastern, 10:00 AM Central. Only on the Hub Network.''
: Notes: this was a marathon featuring the re-titled ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'', ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising]]'', and various ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'' episodes.

==2016==
*'''The Transformers: The Movie 30th Anniversary Edition''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6d6brmcVDs 1:16]
: Animation: Excerpts from The Transformers: The Movie.
: Narration: Ubknown.
: Notes: Excerpts from the movie are shown with Lion's version of the [[theme song]] and then [[Stan Bush]]'s ''[[Dare]]'' playing in the background as the narration tells us about this new release of the movie. An excerpt of an interview with [[Neil Ross]] where he describes his astonishment at fan reverence is used as an example of the special features.
: ''Transformers: The Movie The Thirtieth Anniversary Edition is now on DVD and, for the first time, on Blu-ray!'' {Transformers! Transformers!} Unicron: "I...am Unicron." Hot Rod: "Who's Unicron?" Kranix: "A plaent that devours everything in its path." Galvatron: "Die Autobots!" Optimus Prime: "Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost." Megatron: "Such heroic nonsense." ''The Thirtieth Anniversary Edition is remastered from a stunning new 4K transfer. Plus brand new bonus features.'' [[Neil Ross]]: "When I did this one line that fans seem to remember and like, there was this eruption of cheers and applause. And I went: <jaw drops>". ''Transformers: The Movie The Thirtieth Anniversary Edition.'' Optimus Prime: "One shall stand, one shall fall." ''Now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download.''

== 2018 ==
*'''The Transformers: The Movie Fathom Events trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqd591Lhomk 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJn_775l2Uw 20 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from The Transformers: The Movie.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: An advertisement for Fathom Events; one day return of [[The Transformers: The Movie]] to theaters on [[September 27]]th, [[2018]] along with a look at the then upcoming ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''. Soundtracked by Lion's version of the theme song and ''Dare''.
: ''Back in theaters for a one day nationwide event on September 27th. Transformers: The Movie.'' Optimus Prime: "One shall stand, one shall fall." [Relive The Adventure] ''Including a look behind the scenes of the new Bumblebee movie. Transformers: The Movie. Get tickets at FathomEvents.com.''

== 2021 ==
* '''The Transformers: The Movie 35th Anniversary Fathom Events trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXM1KsrGV7U 20 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from The Transformers: The Movie.
: Narration: None.
: Notes: An advertisement for Fathom Events' two day return of [[The Transformers: The Movie]] to theaters on [[September 26]]th and [[September 28]]th, [[2021]] in honor of its thirty-fifth anniversary. Soundtracked by Lion's version of the theme song and ''Dare''.
: [Back In Theaters] [2 Days Only September 26 & 28] [1986-2021 35 Years The Transformers: The Movie] Optimus Prime: "One shall stand, one shall fall." [1986-2021 35 Years The Transformers: The Movie] [Tickets On Sale FathomEvents.com]
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==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz4vCr4kfxUye-HsXtMeqc4GKJhJjjHaU Generation 1 toy commercial compilation playlist, 1984-1990]

[[Category:Commercials|Generation 1]]
[[Category:Generation 1 media]]
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Duros

2022-09-28T19:16:12Z

Cosmos the Great: /* Ladybird Books continuity */

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{{disambig2|the Autobot Nebulan Headmaster partner|the Decepticon Pretender from ''Masterforce''|Dauros}}
:''Duros is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Nebulan]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Duros MTMTE.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's old because he's hard.]]
'''Duros''' (aka '''Furos''') was born to be a soldier on a world without war. He served for years as the head of security for the [[Council of Peers|Nebulan Ruling Council]] and spent most of that time horribly bored and unsatisfied. The coming of the Transformers to Nebulos may have been a tragedy for most of his race, but it was quite possibly the best thing to ever happen to Duros... and also the worst.

In [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] he has found a kindred spirit, and the two have bonded over their shared interest in combat and warfare to become one of the closest pairings among all the Headmasters. The dependable, resourceful, and stoic Duros is a great addition to the Autobot army, but his eager desire for action and love of combat have made him an outsider among the naturally peaceful Nebulans and has led him to be shunned even by his family and, most painfully, his now estranged wife. Duros shuts the pain that his failed personal life causes him away and focuses instead on being the soldier he always felt destined to be.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
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Duros was commander of the council guards on [[Nebulos]], a position that saw little excitement on a world of enduring peace. His level of daily excitement changed drastically once [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] and the Autobots landed on Nebulos. A misunderstanding during first encounter led to an undercurrent of xenophobia among the Nebulans before the Autobots even met with them. The overly suspicious Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] intended to fulfill his own prophecies by arranging for it to look like the Autobot envoy, [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], was attacking the Nebulan people.

At the request of the trusted Peer [[Galen]], Duros had his men arm themselves with long forgotten weapons of war from Nebulos's lost armories. They drove the Autobots from their forest abode before returning to [[Koraja]] to fortify the entire city against further intruders. Galen still had reservations about ending the generations of peace on Nebulos, however, and so when Fortress Maximus personally approached Koraja and both disarmed and decapitated himself in the name of peace, Galen had Duros lower their weaponry and renewed the lines of communication between Autobot and Nebulan. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

[[File:Durosdefendmyplanet.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|It's the least he can ''wear'' to defend his planet.]]
With Fortress Maximus's disembodied head and those of four of his fellow warriors detained within Koraja, armistice was declared and negotiations began between the two parties. "Negotiation" wasn't the tactic preferred by all Nebulans, though, and full-scale civil demonstrations against the robots soon began. Duros and Galen attempted to break up one display when it descended into violence (thanks to the paid henchmen of [[Grax]], one of Zarak's supporters), and Galen only ended up getting punched out himself. Although Duros attempted to arrest the men, Galen insisted they be let free. Despite these displays, Nebulos appeared to be heading towards peace with the Autobots.

That is, until the Decepticons came. Brought to Nebulos by the misguided Lord Zarak, who merely wanted the Decepticons to destroy the Autobots and leave, Nebulos now faced conquest and annihilation by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and his troops. Duros immediately alerted Galen in his bedchambers to the threat, and they rushed to consult with the disembodied Fortress Maximus about their situation. Realizing that the Decepticons wouldn't leave even after the Autobots were destroyed, and unable to reactivate the Autobots directly without breaking a promise made to his people, Galen was at a loss for options. Luckily, a solution was soon hit upon: the Nebulans would use the Autobots' bodies to fight back. The bio-engineering scientist [[Arcana]] was summoned to consult with Fortress Maximus and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] about an entirely new and untested form of technology called [[binary bonding]], then ''built'' the necessary equipment to apply these newly conceived ideas to reality. Nebulan volunteers would become bio-mechanically engineered cyborgs, transforming into new heads for the Autobots and operating them physically while in radio-telepathic link to the original Autobot consciousnesses.

Duros was an instant volunteer for the Headmaster process, always willing to give more for his world. After the engineering was completed, Duros became an Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], binary-bonded to ground attack specialist, [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. Now equipped with a bitchin' cannon stronger than a hundred council guards, Duros mowed down the Decepticons in his path. After Scorponok and his men had fled, the Headmasters revealed themselves to a cheering Nebulan populace and Duros was seen embraced an unknown woman. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}

''In [[Stylor]]'s recollection of the Headmaster process, Duros was the one with the poor idea to operate the Autobot bodies by remote control before the final solution was conceived. He also objected to Stylor as a "prancing dandy". Rude! Still, Stylor admitted he and Hardhead made a perfect team on the battlefield.'' {{storylink|Stylor's Story}}

Duros and Hardhead accompanied Brainstorm/Arcana and the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] in fending off a [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] attack on the resort city of [[Splendora]]. Despite their victory, [[Soriza]] and the [[Council of Peers]] questioned the violence being employed by Nebulans like Duros and Arcana, even if it was in the name of peace. Peer Soriza's inquiry led to a Nebulan council delegation accompanying the Headmasters on their next mission — the rescue of Lord Zarak from Scorponok and the Decepticons. The situation was worse than they thought. Zarak's hatred of Galen and the Autobots had reached such an extreme state that he was actually willing to binary-bond with Scorponok, becoming the very thing he claimed to want off his world. The Decepticon Headmasters imperiled the council observers, leaving the Autobots open for attack as they turned their attention to protecting the Nebulans. A wave of [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnotic gaze, and the council were left believing Zarak and the Decepticons had rescued them from the "renegade" Galen and the Autobots. Duros and his fellow Autobot Headmasters were taken prisoner by Lord Zarak, who reassumed his position in the Nebulan hierarchy. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}

Zarak's innate love for power was increased to the Nth degree after he bonded with Scorponok, but he ultimately used his last iota of sanity to free Duros and the others. At Zarak's strained suggestion, Galen ordered the Autobots to abandoned Nebulos and track a signal through space from other Autobots on the planet [[Earth]]. With this last act, Zarak ensured the Transformers would leave Nebulos before their war consumed his planet utterly. Before they absconded, Duros witnessed Galen have a tearful last exchange with his former fiancée, [[Llyra]]. She had been led to believe her lover had become a power-hungry madman after his alliance with the Autobots, and instead of telling her the truth, Galen left her thinking that he had truly become a monster. Duros asked why Galen had refused a chance at reconciliation, and Galen answered that it was best for their ties to be severed, so he could pursue his mission among the stars. Duros and the others bade farewell to their homeworld, and set off for Earth. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Durosgoatee.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|We've replaced Duros with his younger, evil twin. Let's see if Galen notices...]]
''Before leaving Nebulos, Duros and Hardhead witnessed a duel between Fortress Maximus and Scorponok, with overall victory between the two factions at stake. However, the clash turned out to be a distraction set-up by the Decepticons to steal a fuel convertor. With it in hand, the Decepticons left for Earth, forcing the Autobots to follow.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|The events in this UK story differ in significant ways to the [[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]] mini-series.}}

On their way to Earth, Duros and the Headmasters aboard ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]'' retrofitted Fortress Maximus to make him far larger and stronger than before. Despite his own warrior mentality, Duros had difficulty seeing the once peaceful Galen taking to the acts of war so vigorously. His concerns only increased once they reached Earth, and discovered it to be a world much like Nebulos. Duros strongly questioned whether they had the right to bring their conflict to the Earthlings, after just having saved their own planet from the Transformers' war. Duros's question was destined to remain unanswered, for after the Autobots went down to Earth, a battle broke out with Scorponok's forces, and Galen was killed. An Earthly college student, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], ended up replacing him as Fortress Maximus's partner and proxy leader of the Autobots. {{storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

''Hardhead and Duros were among the Autobots displaced into Limbo by the arriving [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] from [[2009]].'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

Hardhead had his head on when fighting [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. Unfortunately for Duros, he was still attached when Unicron stepped on him and [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]]. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Charlie Adler]] (English), [[Katsuhisa Hōki]] (Japanese)|[[Gerd Wiedenhofen]] (German)}}
[[File:Durosgreen.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|But does he wear pants?]]
Duros was a Nebulan strategist. He was out scouting for [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] activity with [[Pinpointer (G1)|Pinpointer]] when the pair spotted a group of [[Autobot]]s making their way across the terrain of [[Nebulos]]. Though he was skeptical of Pinpointer's immediate assumption that they were Hive machines, the pair returned to base to warn their fellow freedom fighters, and soon the Autobots had been captured. While placing a magnetic bomb on [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], he informed the Autobot that the planet they were on was named "Nebulon". Fortunately, before the Autobots were destroyed, a [[Decepticon]] attack made the Nebulans realize that the Autobots weren't Hive machines. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

As a combat veteran, Duros was given first choice of Autobots to [[binary bonding|binary bond]] with, and chose Hardhead, believing that they'd make a good pairing. He was raring to give the Hive machines a good sorting out, but on their first attack, Hardhead immediately got into trouble with a tentacled machine. Duros helpfully suggested pulling the tentacles off, and pointed out the machine's weak spot. With his advice, Hardhead was able to get the better of the machine. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} Returning with the Autobots to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he and his fellow Nebulans helped [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] avert the destruction of the Autobots and bring around a new [[Golden Age]]. Later they all returned to Nebulos, promising to destroy the Hive's machines. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Duros, Stylor, and Arcana followed Zarak to the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]], where they targeted the local versions of Hardhead, Chromedome, and Brainstorm, who relied on unliving [[Transtector]]s to be Headmasters. Since their own form of Headmasters relied on the bodies being controlled separately, Stylor and the others locked the Autobots in their Transtectors and convinced them to pilot the bodies while the Nebulans formed the heads. The combination of two different types of Headmaster was powerful enough to defeat Scorponok, and the three Nebulans returned to their own universe. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:Durospoints-ASO.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Guys look! A Birdie!]]
During a period when the Autobots on Nebulos were low on lubricant, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] dispatched Hardhead and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] to search for a legendary lost lake of oil. They searched a possible valley with their Headmaster partners, but [[Stylor]] reported back with no luck. When Duros returned with a clear signal on his geo-sensors, the Headmasters traced the spot. Hardhead used sonic shells as a non-inflammatory means of drilling down to the reservoir. Duros and Stylor entered the tunnel and found a vast source of oil for the Autobots to claim. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
While attached to Hardhead, Furos granted his Autobot partner a regenerative healing power that could repair both systems and armor damage instantly. {{storylink|Duros#Generations|''Titans Return'' Hardhead and Furos toy bio}}

When [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Squeezeplay (G1)|Crashbash]] attacked [[Velocitron]] during the planet's biggest race, Hardhead and Furos fought alongside [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to repulse the invaders, defending [[Haywire|Hyperfire]] from Decepticon abduction. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
When the Autobot-[[World Watcher]] alliance acquired Headmaster technology to counter the Decepticon-Hive alliance's innovation, Furos was one of many World Watchers who proceeded to form the head of an Autobot officer on [[Nebulos]]. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

==Commercial appearances==
*After several Transformers blasted their way to the planet [[Nebulos|Nebulon]], they were forced to surrender to the locals. Duros was one of several Nebulons who fused with a Cybertronian partner, so that the war between Autobots and Decepticons could resume on their world. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
*After [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] broadcast a Decepticon alert, Duros boarded [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. They sped off together to battle against the Decepticon Headmasters who were invading a Nebulan city. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmasters|Headmasters commercial}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1-toy Hardhead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Hardhead''' (Headmaster, [[1987]])
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Duros transforms from an armored humanoid into a robot head. Though he only came with his partner Hardhead, in head mode he is compatible with any other Headmaster body. On the larger Headmasters, he shows three of Hardhead's [[Tech Spec]] stats in their display window, but the smaller ones still display their normal heads' stats due to their construction.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Duros/duros.htm More information on Duros at TFU.info]
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:Transformers_titans_return_furos.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Fur-os? What do you think I am, some kind of monkey?]]
*'''Furos & Hardhead''' (Deluxe Class, [[2016]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released as part of the first wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe Class figures, '''Furos''' (presumably renamed because of [[trademark]] reasons) is only available with his larger partner [[Hardhead (G1)#Generations|Hardhead]]. He can sit in Hardhead's vehicle mode cockpit, or form his partner's robot mode head. Additionally, he can sit in Hardhead's tank turret, which sports a collapsible seat capable of accommodating one Titan Master figure. Like all ''Titans Return'' Titan Masters, Furos is designed to interact with any Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader class figure from the same line; he is compatible with any Titan Master accessory and can form the head of any Transformer.

:Furos was [[retool]]ed into ''Titans Return'' [[Chasm]] and ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Ros, the Headmaster stage of ''Legends'' [[Hardhead (G1)#Legends|Hardhead]].
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===''Legends''===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Hardhead.jpg|thumb|No, none of my cartoon appearances has a faceplate. Why bother asking?]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[February 19]], [[2017]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Debuting as a [[Wonder Festival]] 2017 [Winter] exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Hardhead" is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' Furos, and is the only Japanese release of this particular tooling. Called "Hardhead" by the packaging, this toy is depicted as Duros by its [[LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter|pack-in manga]], and is decoed to color-match [[Hardhead_(G1)#Legends|Hardhead's ''Legends'' release]].

:"Hardhead" was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], "[[Stylor#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]]", [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and "[[Arcana#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]]".
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===''Retro Headmasters''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Retro-Headmasters-Hardhead.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Hardhead''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Retro Headmasters|Retro Headmasters]]'' line, Duros (he got his name back!) is once more included with his larger partner Hardhead. He is a redeco of [[Hardhead_(G1)#Legends|''Legends'' Hardhead's Headmaster stage]], with that particular face tooling making its Western market debut. Duros and Hardhead are decoed to evoke their G1 toys.

:Along with the rest of the ''Retro Headmasters'' toys, Hardhead is a Walmart exclusive in Canada and the US.
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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Duros''' (デュロス ''Dyurosu'')
*''Italian:'' '''Omicron'''

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Trypticon (G1)

2022-09-03T00:48:31Z

Cosmos the Great: /* The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers */

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{{disambig3|Trypticon}}
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:''Trypticon is a [[Decepticon]] [[Titan (group)|Titan]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:TrypticonGenerations1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh no, there goes Tokyo,
Go go Godzilla, yeah''.]]

Enormous in both size and power, '''Trypticon''' is an unstoppable engine of destruction. Utterly relentless, totally without mercy, steadfastly unwilling to stop his attack until all that is left of his target is their smoldering remains, he is programmed only to feel hate. That, however, is also Trypticon's downfall—for all he can ''do'' is hate. He loathes the [[Autobot]]s to the extent that he would destroy an entire city just to get at one, but he also hates his fellow Decepticons, and that, in turn, means he is not emotionally committed to their cause, as he sees just as little value in them and what they stand for as he does in anything else. Consequently, though he has accepted what he sees as his fated role as the ultimate Decepticon weapon, the war seems pointless and boring to him. It is a prison... and deep down, as much as he refuses to acknowledge it, the most powerful hatred Trypticon feels is hate for himself, for allowing him to be trapped in it.

Trypticon is often accompanied by smaller robots, including the autonomous [[Wipe-Out]] and the drones [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] and [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt]]. They man and support Trypticon's massive artillery platform alternate mode, a form so dangerous and devastating that the Autobots usually have to resort to trickery to defeat him. The only Autobot who can go toe-to-toe with him is [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], and there is a great rivalry between the two cities—though their battles almost always end with Trypticon getting hurled into [[water]].

{{quote|Trypticon cannot be stopped! Nothing can stand in my way!|Trypticon|"[[The Ultimate Weapon]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brad Garrett]] (English), [[Yū Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese)|[[Yang Wenyuan]] (Chinese), [[Gernot Duda]] (German, "Thief in the Night", "The Ultimate Weapon"), [[Holger Schwiers]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness", "Call of the Primitives"), [[Thomas Albus]] (German, ''Generation 2''), [[Carlos Seidl]] (Portuguese), [[Orlando Drummond]] (Portuguese, "Thief in the Night"), [[André Luiz Chapéu]] (Portuguese, "The Ultimate Weapon")}}
[[File:Ff0d5 trypticon destroys ark.jpg|left|215px|thumb|Brokeback Mountain.]]
In the year 2005, the allied forces of the Decepticons and the [[Quintesson]]s sought to attack the Autobots on two fronts, besieging them on both [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and [[Earth]]. To counter the power of the Autobots' transforming Earth city, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], the Decepticons arranged for the construction of a transforming city-robot of their own: Trypticon. Surreptitiously created out of a human city by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], Trypticon sent his former human occupants running for their lives as their city shifted and changed into the giant saurian robot. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

[[File:FFOD5 Metroplex Trypticon.JPG|225px|thumb|Clash of the Badly-Animated Titans.]]
Trypticon's first mission was to attack [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]], but he met resistance in the form of a team of [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]]. Trypticon knocked [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] out of the sky and shrugged off the other Autobots' attacks from below (stepping on [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] in the process) before battling his way through a barrage of cannon fire and leveling Autobot Headquarters. With this task complete, Trypticon turned his attention to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] and Metroplex, and the giant Autobot could not have been at a worse disadvantage, being as he was without his [[Transformation cog|transforming cog]] and thus unable to transform to [[robot mode]]. Thankfully, the timely arrival of [[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] with the cog allowed Metroplex to transform and gain the upper hand in the battle. Trypticon was seized by the Autobot giant and hurled over the horizon, crashing into the Pacific Ocean. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

While the Autobots believed that Trypticon had been destroyed, the dinosaur Decepticon had, in fact, retreated to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]] to recuperate. In 2006, in the midst of his recovery, Trypticon was approached by Decepticon wheeler-dealer [[Octane]], who talked him into relocating with him to the [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya]]. There, Octane made a deal with ruler [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]]: In exchange for the Carbombya's high-grade oil, he and Trypticon would guard the country's coasts.

[[File:Thiefinthenight trypticon steals kremlin.jpg|left|215px|thumb|Tom Clancy's latest novel: ''Red Rex Rising''.]]
The deal soured when Fakkadi discovered how ridiculously energy-consumptive Trypticon was, and things came to a head when the dull-witted dino mistook a passing cruise ship for an invader and fired on it. Octane turned things around by arranging to have Trypticon use his prodigious size and strength to steal famous monuments for Fakkadi from around the world. Initially, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] were suspected of the thefts, but [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] linked the crime back to Trypticon, and the Decepticon was caught in the act stealing the [[Eiffel Tower]]. Trypticon was able to beat the Autobots back, and he then attempted to steal the [[Kremlin]] (in reality St.Vasily's cathedral), but was ambushed by the waiting Autobot forces and stopped from doing so. With help from Fakkadi, the Autobots tracked the Decepticons back to Carbombya, where Metroplex engaged Trypticon in battle once more and hurled him into the ocean again. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

Trypticon survived his dunking and was relocated to [[Chaar]], where he was the victim of the ghost of deceased Decepticon [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] when the spirit made a pact with [[Unicron]] to restore his body. In exchange for this boon, the dark god charged Starscream with fulfilling three tasks, beginning with the theft of Metroplex's eyes to replace Unicron's own. One of Metroplex's eyes was destroyed in the attempted theft, necessitating that Starscream and his pawn, [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]], steal one of Trypticon's instead. Next, Starscream possessed Trypticon's body itself and brought the giant Decepticon to Unicron so that his transforming cog could be transplanted into Unicron's head. The final task was to connect Unicron's head to Cybertron itself, so the planet could become his new body, but as Starscream used Trypticon's possessed body to complete the connections, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and the [[Battlecharger]]s disabled the city-bot from within, rendering him unable to complete the task. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

[[File:Ultimateweapon metroplex hefts trypticon.jpg|215px|thumb|Shows that you can have sexy mudwrestling ''or'' giant robots, but not sexy, mudwrestling giant robots.]]
Later, after [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] stole Metroplex's transforming cog, Galvatron dispatched Trypticon to destroy the defenseless city. Confident of victory, Trypticon decided to have some fun, eating a naval destroyer and menacing the passengers of a train. However, [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] flew into Trypticon through his mouth, firing all the while, giving the giant dinosaur [[Furmanism|the worst case of indigestion he'd ever had]]. Trypticon was forced to retreat, and he transformed back into city mode so that human repairmen recruited by the Decepticons(?!) could fix his damaged innards. As it turned out, the "repairmen" were Autobot allies [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and his son [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], who stole Trypticon's own transforming cog, intending to use it on Metroplex. This forced the Decepticons to use Metroplex's transforming cog on Trypticon, but neither cog worked particularly well in either of the two robots, and as they battled, they wound up partially transforming, shifting and stalling at various stages between their modes. At first, Trypticon had the advantage in the battle and threw Metroplex into a lake, but eventually, [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] arrived to align the Decepticon cog properly within Metroplex, allowing the Autobot to transform fully. Metroplex regained the initiative, and yet again treated Trypticon to another dunking, hurling him even deeper into the lake, where he sank. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

[[File:Calloftheprimitives trypticon vs tornedron.jpg|left|upright=1.15|thumb|"Father... pleeease! Heelp meeee!"]]
Trypticon later participated in a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth's moon, during which he and all the other "[[Primitive]]" animal-based Transformers present were telepathically contacted by the being known as the [[Oracle (G1)|Oracle]]. Trypticon served as a transport that carried the Primitives to the dead world at the center of the universe from which the summons came, but was too large to enter the cavern in which the Oracle resided, and so he stood sentinel outside while the others ventured in. As the Oracle explained that he had summoned them to battle the energy-draining creature known as [[Tornedron]], Trypticon was the first to face off with the parasite, which took the form of a dragon and sucked his energy dry. Trypticon's lifeless husk toppled over on top of [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]], leading all the other Primitives to believe him destroyed, but the Dinobot leader had, in fact, survived, and was finally the one to defeat Tornedron and restore Trypticon and all the others drained by him. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|The events of the American animated series covered above occur in Japanese continuity, with the primary difference between the two being that the events of season three (set in 2006 in America) are pushed back to 2010 in the Japanese dub. As far as Trypticon is concerned, however, there is one much larger, contradictory fact established by the additional stories told in various Japanese media: In this continuity, Trypticon was built in the 1980s, despite the cartoon showing his creation in "Five Faces of Darkness". It would take until 2016 for this contradiction to be explained away by the ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' and ''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Legends]]'' manga.}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
In the late 1980s, while the [[Autobot]]s were in the process of constructing Metroplex, the Decepticons were just as busy creating a counter in the form of Trypticon. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 14|story page #14}}

=====Scramble City: Mobilization=====
[[File:Trypticon scramblecity alternate design.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|UP FROM THE DEPTHS, THIRTY STORIES HIGH! BREATHING FIRE, HIS HEAD IN THE SKY!]]
Upon the Autobots' eventual completion of Metroplex, the city-bot was dispatched on his first mission to aid Superion and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] in battle against their Decepticon foes. The villains were soon defeated, but as the Autobots stood victorious on a cliff overlooking the ocean, an explosion from beneath the waves caught their attention. As they watched, the sea parted to reveal Trypticon's towering form, as Megatron ordered him into battle with Metroplex. The two giant robots stared each other down, preparing to clash for the first time... {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''=====
After emerging from the ocean, Trypticon attacked Metroplex at the command of [[Galvatron II]], a Decepticon who had traveled to the 1980s from the future of an alternate universe. Both Trypticon and Galvatron were destroyed by Metroplex's antimatter projector, but not before Trypticon tore out Metroplex's [[transformation cog]], which later left the giant Autobot unable unable to fully transform during the [[Battle of Autobot City]].<ref>These stories make a distinction between the Trypticon who appeared in ''Scramble City'' and the one that appeared in ''Transformers 2010'', explaining the differences in their character models and Japanese names, as well as finally explaining away the contradiction in the character's Japanese origins.</ref> {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}} {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}} {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}

From the wreckage of Trypticon's remains, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] were able to recover Full-Tilt, who served as a kind of "black box" that allowed Trypticon's life-functions to be preserved. Years later, in 2010, Full-Tilt interfaced with the human city that had been recreated by the Constructicons to become the new Trypticon, and the dinosaur Decepticon was brought to life once more. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
[[File:2010storypage metroplex v trypticon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
At one point, Starscream took Trypticon into battle against Metroplex and Ultra Magnus. The two cities' strength, courage, and firepower were evenly matched, and the earth shook with the force of their combat! {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 5|Giant Base Robot Rivals}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Trypticon rope bridge.jpg|upright=1.5|left|thumb|More like TRIP-ticon hahaha]]
Trypticon continued serving the [[Decepticon]]s into the year 2011, acting under the command of the leader of the Decepticons' Earth-based unit, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. However, when the Decepticons renewed hostilities against the Autobots, Trypticon's first foray into battle was not an impressive one, as he menaced Daniel Witwicky and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] amidst the mountains close to Autobot City. The two youths tricked the giant Decepticon into walking onto a rickety rope bridge, which subsequently buckled under his weight and dumped him into a ravine. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

In battle station mode, Trypticon was later rolled into action with Sixshot at the controls. He attacked an oil refinery in order to draw out Metroplex, who was then disabled by the Decepticons' newest weapon, the electromagnetic [[Madmachine]]. Seeking to learn the secret of the Madmachine, [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] later infiltrated Trypticon and discovered that the robot was being controlled from Chaar by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]]. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

[[File:Trypticon vs headmasters.jpg|right|upright=1.5|thumb|Nipple rocket! FIRE!]]
A little later, Trypticon was commandeered by [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and Scourge to help them take down a mysterious blackmailer who was extorting energy from countries all around the world. Trypticon arrived in [[Tokyo]] in the midst of a battle between the blackmailer and [[Raiden]], and began attacking Raiden when the Autobot combiner opened fire on him. The Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] soon arrived to occupy Trypticon's attention, forcing Cyclonus and Scourge to bail out of the giant. Everyone wound up dogpiling on the blackmailer, but the joke was on Cyclonus and Scourge, as it turned out it was their own superior officer, Sixshot, carrying out a secret mission from Galvatron. The two Decepticons fled, leaving the badly damaged Trypticon behind. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

Trypticon was recovered and repaired in time to help Sixshot prevent the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s from aiding a team of Autobots imperiled on Mars. When Metroplex attempted to stop the six-changer's interference, Trypticon came stomping onto the scene, headbutted him, and pushed him back with a barrage of laser fire. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Later, Galvatron rendezvoused with Sixshot at Trypticon before attempting to thwart the Autobots' attempt to lend aid to the troubled planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]]. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

When Sixshot mobilized the Decepticons for a series of major attacks across the Earth, Trypticon accompanied him for his approach on Autobot City. When Metroplex chased after Sixshot, Trypticon charged into action and began grappling with Metroplex, freeing up Sixshot to duel, and ultimately kill, Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} Not long after, Trypticon attacked Autobot City again when Spike was in the middle of explaining to the Autobots that he had deduced the Decepticons' current plan involving the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]]. Metroplex quickly engaged his perennial foe, but when Sixshot arrived, Metroplex focused his attentions on the six-changer, seeking revenge for the death of Ultra Magnus. Spike attempted to shout a warning to Metroplex as Trypticon jumped him from behind, but it came too late. Metroplex was at the saurian city's mercy until [[Suiken]] joined the fight and helped tear Trypticon away from him. Trypticon was then sent fleeing under a barrage of combined firepower from Metroplex and Suiken. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

=====''Legends'' comic (1)=====
In 2015, Trypticon went up against [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]], literally walking all over the little Autobots. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}} Swerve tried to fight the giant beast using his [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Phaser (G1)|Phaser]]'s [[My First Blaster]] mode, but the helpful sound effects emitted by the blaster made it easy for Trypticon to dodge since he could tell where Swerve was aiming. {{storylink|2015's Swerve}} The battle was observed by the [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] of the [[Legends World]], who somehow projected himself into the middle of events via his dreams, and helped them to win by becoming Tailgate's new [[Mini-Con]] partner, incapacitating Trypticon using a [[ribbon bomb]]. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} Trypticon's final defeat came after Swerve discovered that he had a weak point on the sole of his foot. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}}{{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}

Trypticon was left wrecked by the battle, but the [[Battlecharger]]s recovered Full-Tilt once again. When Trypticon was rebuilt this time, however, it was into a smaller form, into which Full-Tilt was fully integrated, instead of simply attaching to. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Daisuke Gōri]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:TrypticonZone1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Master of subtlety.]]

The new smaller Trypticon was among the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] recruited by the Decepticons' newest [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Violengiguar]]. Outfitted with new armor and weaponry, including a club and shield, Trypticon was dubbed the "Dinosaur General" of the group, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violengiguar's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} He and [[King Poseidon]] attempted to dominate the oceanic world of [[Wall]], where they bested [[Star Saber (G1)|Victory Saber]], but were eventually defeated by the efforts of [[Overload (G1)|Overload]], [[Erector (G1)|Erector]], [[Missile Bull]], and [[Skywave]] commanding the [[Off Road Patrol|Off Road Patrol Team]], [[Jet Patrol Team]], and [[Race Car Patrol|Race Car Patrol Team]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 3}}

Trypticon fought the Powered Masters, engaging them in battle alongside [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]. The two heroes were not particularly impressed, and they strove to end the fight in less than eight seconds. True to their word, they beat the snot out of them; Sonic Bomber besting Trypticon with his "Meteor Drop" attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}} At some point, Trypticon and the others schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the Powered Masters. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

After several of the Demon Generals stole the Autobots' Energon Z from the planet [[Micro|Zone]], they handed it off to a second team consisting of Trypticon, [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], and [[King Poseidon]]. The capsule was stored within Trypticon's mouth, and he and his team proceeded to head for Earth to search for the Zodiac. Trypticon began tearing through China, smashing the Great Wall and breathing fire on the counterattacking military force. A team of Autobot Micromasters soon arrived on the planet to battle the generals at [[Mount Fuji]], and though their attacks had no effect on Trypticon, they struggled on until the [[Powered Master]]s [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Sonic Bomber]] arrived to take up the fight. Sonic Bomber kept Trypticon busy while Dai Atlas headed underground to search for the Zodiac, and when he re-emerged with the ancient energy source in hand, the furious Trypticon unleashed a beam of Energon Z directly at him. Dai Atlas was knocked off his feet, and Trypticon prepared to deliver another blast, but Sonic Bomber leapt in front of the beam and took the blast to save his commander. With the two Autobots now lying right in front of him, Trypticon readied another Energon Z blast, but just as he unleashed it, Dai Atlas held the Zodiac aloft. When the Energon Z and Zodiac interacted, the Zodiac's true power was unleashed, transforming Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber into powerful "Zone Mode" battle stations. Using the mighty firepower of their new modes, the Powered Masters destroyed Trypticon and the other generals in one colossal blast. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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=====''Legends'' comic (2)=====
Following Trypticon's destruction at the hands of the Powered Masters, the [[Race Track Patrol]] recovered Full-Tilt's [[personality component]] from the wreckage. The component was re-engineered to transform into a diminutive robot form of its own. In this diminished state, Full-Tilt was contacted by the Decepticons in the Legends World, who had designs on restoring Trypticon to life once more. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}} They hired [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] to steal data on [[Godbomber]]'s technology for use in Trypticon's new body. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}}

[[File:LG-43-Legends-Trypticon-new-mode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|"Did you ever see that movie called ''Mortal Engines''?" "Uh, never heard of it."]]
Trypticon was built in base mode at the bottom of [[Tokyo Bay]] before he was equipped with Metroplex's stolen transformation cog and raised to the surface. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} Transforming into a monstrous new mobile base mode capable of flight, Trypticon devoured the local troops deployed against him and easily took down [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s Battleship Maximus and [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] warriors. Full-Tilt then interfaced with him and uploaded his backup data, fully restoring the dinosaur who began moving towards Metroplex's location in [[Akihabara]], gobbling up all humans, beasts and Transformers in his way and drawing power from them using Godbomber-derived [[Triplemaster]] technology. He was opposed by [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], and while he took them out with ease, they delayed him long enough for the Autobots to restore Metroplex and summon Swerve. Stunned by an attack to his weak spot, Trypticon was defeated by Metroplex and his base mode was repurposed as a nerd paradise where Akihabara's residents could stay while the wrecked city was rebuilt. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}}

When the new Akihabara was finished, Trypticon's city mode had been integrated into it. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] later used his Headmaster mode to take control of Trypticon and use him to frighten a bunch of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] into submission. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 44|Bonus Edition Vol. 44}} As one of the buildings purchased by [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], Trypticon's city mode played host to the Targetmaster's battle with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Shaoshao Li]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 52|Bonus Edition Vol. 52}} Not even Trypticon stood a chance against [[Thrust (Armada)|Armada Thrust]] when he took control of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]'s gigantic transtector, and he was unceremoniously picked up by the tail and defeated. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}} Metroplex would later think about how his life in the Legends World had been peaceful until Trypticon appeared. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} After Metroplex left the city, Trypticon took his place as Mayor Megatron's office building, suffering an attack from the [[Concurrence]] as a result. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 63|Bonus Edition Vol. 63}}

During his invasion of the Legends World, [[Tigerburn]] used his head mode to take over Trypticon, transforming him into a [[Laser Beast]], only to cause his own defeat before he had the chance to use the dinosaur. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}} Trypticon was damaged in [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Katsu Don]]'s attempt to destroy the world, but repaired by [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] using the [[Zodiac]]'s power. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66|Bonus Edition Vol. 66}} Megatron later deployed Trypticon to help defend the world from [[Majin Zarak]], but its size and power dwarfed even him and he was obliterated by its firepower, though Full-Tilt survived. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}}

By [[2039]], Trypticon was rebuilt and established on Earth, becoming a peaceful sister city to Metroplex. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
By [[2050]], Trypticon operated on Earth as the [[Cybertron Alliance]] harvested [[Angolmois Energy]] for the good of all. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:FSRLTF6 Trypticon vs Metroplex hologram.jpg|thumb|upright=1|This week on ''Robote''—oh, sorry, wrong anime.]]
[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] were able to sneak past the Autobots' security and spy on the construction of Metroplex, acquiring the information that [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] needed to discover whether or not Metroplex was strong enough to stand up to Trypticon. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}

Trypticon was completed soon after and was unleashed by the Decepticons on an island utopia that they had conquered. The Autobots were quick to arrive, but Trypticon made short work of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and would have killed him if not for the sudden appearance of Metroplex. An over-eager Trypticon dove head-first at his rival, only to phase right through him and fall off a cliff and into the ocean. As it turned out, it was a hologram created by [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] and magnified by [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
[[File:Trypticon and company.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|Trypticon's audition for the lead role in ''Jurassic Park'' was foiled when Brunt ran over the cameraman.]]
On a bright and sunny day in the year 2010, the [[Autobot]]s invited a group of [[human]] families to come take a tour of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. They were all very impressed and everything was going great... until Trypticon attacked. Preoccupied with keeping everyone inside him from dying, Metroplex was left to take all of Trypticon's attacks on the chin, including his Dual Plasma Cannons and Dino-Head Attack. With [[Scamper]] quickly taken out by [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]], it looked as though Metroplex would be felled by a blast from the [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt tank]].

Luckily, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] deployed [[Six-Gun]] just in time. Six-Gun took out Full-Tilt and then proceeded to turn the Brunt tank around on Trypticon, blasting the Decepticon with his own drone. The blast destroyed Trypticon's head controls, forcing [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to call a retreat. With the day won, Metroplex returned to city mode. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 3|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
[[File:Trypticon great war.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|Now with iPod docking ports as well.]]
After kidnapping the scientist Doctor [[Dalton]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] forced him to upgrade a number of his Decepticons, including Trypticon. With Dalton's upgrade, Trypticon became able to link up with [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] in base mode, enhancing their power. This new ability spelled trouble for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], who barely managed to escape their encounter with the upgraded Trypticon and rescue Dalton. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

In 2011, as part of his massive assault to retake [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Galvatron unleashed Trypticon on Metroplex, the battle thoroughly occupying the [[Earth]] forces of the Autobots, keeping them from coming to Cybertron's defense. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}

=====''Zone'' comic=====
[[File:Starsaber vs trypticon zone.jpg|left|upright=1.75|thumb]]
Trypticon was among the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] recruited by the Decepticons' newest [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Violengiguar]]. Outfitted with new armor and weaponry, including a club and shield, Trypticon was dubbed the "Dinosaur General" of the group, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violengiguar's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} He and [[King Poseidon]] attempted to dominate the oceanic world of [[Wall]], where they bested [[Star Saber (G1)|Victory Saber]], but were eventually defeated by the efforts of [[Overload (G1)|Overload]], [[Erector (G1)|Erector]], [[Missile Bull]], and [[Skywave]] commanding the [[Off Road Patrol|Off Road Patrol Team]], [[Jet Patrol Team]], and [[Race Car Patrol|Race Car Patrol Team]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 3}}

Trypticon fought the Powered Masters, engaging them in battle alongside [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]. The two heroes were not particularly impressed, and they strove to end the fight in less than eight seconds. True to their word, they beat the snot out of them; Sonic Bomber besting Trypticon with his "Meteor Drop" attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}} At some point, Trypticon and the others schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the Powered Masters. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

After a group of the generals stole the Autobots' [[Energon Z]] from planet [[Micro|Zone]], they handed it off to a second team consisting of Trypticon, Predaking, Devastator and King Poseidon. The capsule was stored within Trypticon's mouth, and he and his team proceeded to head for Earth to search for the second component required for the [[Zodiac]]. Trypticon tore through France before converging on Mount Fuji with the other generals, where they easily batted around the Micromasters that arrived to confront them. When the Powered Masters Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber arrived, the Micromasters kept Trypticon busy while Dai Atlas headed underground to search for the Zodiac. Dai Atlas soon emerged victorious, and everyone began grappling over the Zodiac, at which point Trypticon unleashed a beam of Energon Z from the capsule in his mouth. Timing things just right, Dai Atlas held up the Zodiac so that the Energon Z beam would hit it, unlocking its true power. Suffused with the power of the Zodiac, Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber transformed into powerful new "Zone Mode" battle stations and sent the Decepticons fleeing under a barrage of awesome firepower. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
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[[File:KingoftheHill-interlopers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|How many little cars does this guy carry around??]]
When [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] informed Decepticon Earth commander [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] of his decision to shut down the [[space bridge]] in order to conserve energy, Shockwave petitioned him for one last use of the bridge, that they might send the deadliest Decepticon on Cybertron to attack the Ark and take its energy resources for their own. Ratbat agreed, and dispatched Trypticon into the forests of [[Oregon]], where he was spotted by paleontology student [[Rachel Becker]] as he stomped his way toward the Ark. Preferring to face his enemies head-on rather than ambush them, Trypticon launched a [[sonic-scrambler mine]] at the Ark to draw a small investigative team of Autobots out, then promptly began bombarding them with firepower in his battle station mode. With more sonic-scrambler mines carpeting the cave entrance to the Ark in order to prevent any Autobot reinforcements coming to the aid of the team, the Autobots seemed doomed, until Trypticon's attention was drawn by his minion, [[Wipe-Out]]. [[File:MarvelUS27 DinobotsVsTrypticon.JPG|275px|thumb|left|Probably the least embarrassing explanation for a burning sensation in your gonads.]] Trypticon's flunky had captured Rachel Becker and brought her to Trypticon to be destroyed, and Trypticon transformed back into his saurian mode, intrigued at the prospect of eliminating an organic. Suddenly, Trypticon was attacked by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], who had been observing the conflict from afar and sought to protect the human. The other Dinobots soon came stampeding into battle, and Trypticon was able to hold his own against all five of them; indeed, he might have even won the battle, had the miserly Ratbat not contacted him to inform him that he had exceeded his allotted energy expenditure for the mission. The space bridge materialized next to Trypticon, and he broke off the fight, calmly obeying Ratbat's orders to return to Cybertron. The "defeat" of Trypticon promptly led to Grimlock being elected Autobot leader. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

''Much later, when the Autobot mad scientist [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]] threatened Cybertron with his [[zombie]] army, only a small band of Autobots, along with the Decepticon [[Flywheels]], stood against him. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] made the questionable decision to allow Flywheels to break off from the group to seek reinforcements, but the Autobots need not have worried: the [[Duocon]] returned with Trypticon, who smashed his way into Flame's underground base and delighted in stomping zombies underfoot.'' {{storylink|Meltdown!}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
Trypticon participated in a tumultuous battle on a moon base. He and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] shot at [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] as they entered the conflict. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:WarWithin2Devastation-Trypticon.jpg|200px|thumb|It is entirely possible he speaks with a British [[accent]].]]
Trypticon began life as an early Decepticon military project, the prototype iteration of which was put to use in the Decepticons' initial wave of attacks after the death of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] around eight million years ago. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}}

Trypticon himself was created when the prototype was upgraded during the period of time known as the "Dark Ages", between seven-and-a-half and six-and-a-half million years ago. Investigating reports that merely described a "mobile command base", [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] led a team of Autobots to the [[Praetorus Wharf]] in search of this mysterious new Decepticon weapon, and they wound up driving ''onto'' the camouflaged structure before they even knew it. Just as they realized their mistake, the base transformed into a towering saurian robot mode and introduced itself as Trypticon, delighted at the prospect of a full-fledged trial run of its destructive capabilities. {{storylink|Devastation}} Prowl's Autobots threw everything they had at Trypticon, but even with the aid of some reinforcements led by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], they proved unable even to slow down the titan. They would surely have been destroyed had Trypticon not been called away to the [[Neutral Territories]] to aid his leader, Shockwave, who had been attacked by the minions of the mysterious [[The Fallen|Fallen]]. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}} Trypticon later joined an allied team of Decepticons and Autobots in battling the Fallen's minions in [[Protihex]], where he put his impressive firepower to use trying to blast open the door to the [[Well of All Sparks]]. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

Despite his effectiveness as a killing machine and his delight in the use of his powers in his formative years, Trypticon came to doubt the Decepticon cause and hate his role in it. He thinks that his abilities will eventually merit his taking leadership of the Decepticons, though he accepts this with the same resignation as the rest of his futile existence. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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As part of [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces, Trypticon defended the newly unified Decepticon army's base against a combined Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] strike force. A massive barrage from [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and G.I. Joe's artillery almost felled the giant Decepticon.

Later, a vision of the future witnessed by a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-empowered [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] showed Trypticon fighting alongside [[Iron Klaw]] against [[Sgt. Savage]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

====''TransTech''====
Trypticon was part of the [[S.K.A.R.]]-Decepticon alliance against the Autobots and [[Screaming Eagles]]. A clash between him and Fortress Maximus nearly destroyed Earth's magnetosphere, but ultimately, the Autobots and Joes won the day. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Stormbringer issue 1|''Transformers: Stormbringer'' #1]]

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An ancient, bestial [[Titan (group)|Titan]], Cybertronian legend held that Trypticon had been created by [[Mortilus]], god of death, using the [[Void Scepter]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}} Whatever the truth of his origins was, Trypticon was ancient, having lived on Cybertron since the days of the [[God War]] between the members of the [[Guiding Hand]], {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} until the day he was defeated by fellow Titan [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and sealed away deep underground beneath the [[Toraxxis Plains]]. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} There he remained dormant until an explosion opened up the caverns and he was rediscovered by a team of [[Autobot]] scientists sent to investigate. Old carvings nearby depicted Trypticon doing battle with normal Transformers, {{storylink|Underworld (IDW)|Underworld}} causing [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] to theorize that the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]] had been responsible for the sealing. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}} When [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]] learned of the monster's existence, he had the caverns bombed, destroying the seal and awakening Trypticon in the hopes that he would bring Cybertron's civilization to its knees. {{storylink|Unleashed}}

[[File:Monstrosity11 prime vs trypticon.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Smile! You were filmed with a hidden camera!]]
Trypticon went on a mindless rampage across the planet, destroying everything in his path and prompting the Autobots to gather their strongest weapons in an attempt to defeat him. As he entered [[Harmonex]], the Autobots lured him close to the city's giant central structure and collapsed it on top of him. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} Unharmed, Trypticon emerged from the rubble and unleashed countless "[[cyber-morphic predator]]s", dragon-like minions created within his internal foundries, to attack the Autobots. Knowing that the monster hailed from ancient times, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] tried to use the power of the equally ancient [[Matrix of Leadership]] to defeat him, only for Trypticon to ignore the artifact and stomp on him. {{storylink|Annihilation}} After devouring [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], Trypticon detected the presence of his old nemesis Metroplex in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] and began heading in his direction. However, Grimlock and Megatron were still alive within him and located and destroyed his core, powered by a type of [[energon]] that caused increased strength and aggression, causing the monster to go offline. Megatron later returned to the fallen giant and placed the [[spark]] of the [[Quintesson]] [[Pentius]] within his extinguished core, reawakening Trypticon under his command. {{storylink|Belly of the Beast (issue)|Belly of the Beast}}

[[File:Primacy3 MetroplexVSTrypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|'''''A Tale Of Two Cities''''' {{-}} ''(Beating The Crud Out Of Each Other)'']]
The method of Trypticon's resurrection caused him to inherit the intelligence and memories of Pentius, making him more than a mindless beast, and also forged a connection between his spark and Megatron's. Megatron was suspicious of Pentius's influence on the giant's mind, so Trypticon let him look into his mind and read his very memories, memories that were a jumbled mix of his own and Pentius's. Convinced that enough of Trypticon's mind and desire for destruction remained, Megatron accepted him into the Decepticons and had him use his space-faring [[alternate mode]] to take the Decepticons off Cybertron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} After a journey across space to gather their forces, the Decepticons returned to Cybertron and had Trypticon dropped from orbit onto Iacon (and, thus, his rival, Metroplex). {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}}

The two giants fought in a mighty battle in which Trypticon used his beastly claws and tail to his advantage, but in the end he was grappled onto the ground where Metroplex curb-stomped his head, breaking his jaws off. As he lay defeated, however, Trypticon revealed he was merely a distraction that allowed the other Decepticons to impale Metroplex with their other starship. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}} Megatron later realized the will of Pentius and his desire to destroy Cybertron did indeed live on within Trypticon, prompting him to try to extract the Quintesson's spark from the fallen beast. Before he could do so he was confronted by Optimus Prime, who used the Matrix to purge the remains of Pentius's spark from the Decepticon leader's systems, and likely Trypticon's as well. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

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Trypticon was later integrated into the Decepticon army proper by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}} Early in the war, he was part of a battle during which he waited in disguise for the Autobots to advance right into his arms. However, Optimus Prime suspected a trap, and ordered his troops to retreat instead. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Old Ways}}

Hundreds of years ago, Trypticon fought [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] alongside Megatron, Optimus Prime, and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}} He survived the battle and was part of a major Decepticon counter-offensive on what was left of Cybertron shortly thereafter, led by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

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Like most Transformers, Trypticon abandoned the devastated Cybertron and returned when the war was winding down, only be frozen in the ice of [[Praetorus Wharf]] when [[Vector Sigma]] "reset" the planet. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}} His inert form was discovered by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who used the corrupted energon within him in twisted experiments involving newborn sparks. A group of Transformers transporting a shipment of sparks drove across Trypticon's body on their way to [[Alyon]], but failed to recognize the black metallic surface. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

Intending to use Trypticon's internal [[space bridge]] to conquer the galaxy, Bludgeon used the sparks to reactivate the Titan and took control of his mind using a replica of the mythical Void Scepter. He had Trypticon attack Iacon before transforming him into his starship mode for the conquest, but his plans were cut short when the Void Scepter was destroyed. Free from his control, a vengeful Trypticon blasted Bludgeon into scrap before returning to the depths of Cybertron where he was said to be created. Reflecting on how everyone had always treated him nothing but a force of destruction, he took Bludgeon's stolen sparks into himself and let them form [[protoform]]s from his body's [[Living metal|metal]], intending to become a force of creation instead. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}

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Following the [[Iron Ring]]'s invasion of Cybertron, the group was approached by [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]] who discovered the growing [[protoform]]s and sent a message to [[G.B. Blackrock|Blackrock]] about them. When Blackrock arrived, [[Slag (G1)|Slug]] attacked his fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]. [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] fled the battle to check on the protoforms only to be tailed by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] who was subsequently tackled by [[Sideswipe (IDW)|one of the protoforms]]. Arcee aiming her sword at the protoform was enough to rouse Trypticon into action, who broke through the ground and demanded a stop to the fighting. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] then proposed that Trypticon then become [[Earth]]'s embassy so that the protoforms could be placed under Optimus' protection rather as opposed to becoming tools of Starscream. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 2 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 2}}

After the embassy had been established within Trypticon, he mainly hung around the outskirts of Iacon in robot mode. When visiting [[Marissa Faireborn]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] complimented her on her new lodgings. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

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Eventually, "[[Onyx Prime]]" returned to Cybertron, but when the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] was unmasked as none another than a time-travelling [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], Iacon quickly collapsed into anarchy, culminating in [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] fatally wounding [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. Trypticon was unwilling to risk his protoforms by entering the battle against his taciturn sibling, and, over the protests of his crew, he promptly generated a spacebridge to Earth to protect the protoforms exactly as Shockwave had predicted. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}} Trypticon materialized on [[Mount Rushmore]], causing widespread panic as the United States government tried to establish a perimeter around his person; unaware of this minor crisis, he had a philosophical discussion with [[Slag (G1)|Slug]]. When [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] surrendered himself over to human custody, the authorities directed Trypticon to allow [[Rom]] to make usage of his space bridge. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} Trypticon opted not to take part in the discussion regarding Jazz's release and remained on the sidelines when the Dinobots clashed with the [[Colonist Soldiers]]. {{storylink|Time Will Rust}}

[[File:Trypticon blasted.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|Trypticon vs. Green Laser Beam proved a bit one-sided.]]
Shortly afterwards, the threat of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] made itself clear as the planet-eater arrived over Earth, and in order to defend the next generation of Cybertronians Trypticon realized that he would have to take up arms. He unloaded his cargo of sparks and protoforms so that they would be kept safe on Earth {{storylink|Ceremony}} and spent the time before the attack on Unicron hanging out with his new pal Slug. {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}} Trypticon then joined Metroplex in Earth's orbit to bring the fight to Unicron, directed by [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]]. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}}

This battle was intended as a distraction, to keep the planet-eater occupied long enough for Optimus, [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]], [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] to slip past Unicron's defenses with the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]]. Trypticon made fun of Metroplex's expression of awe at Unicron's size, but quickly apologized for allowing his old prejudices to come to the surface. Despite bringing his full might to bear, Trypticon was the first to fall, rent in half by Unicron's eye laser. {{storylink|Ceremony}}
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===''Alternity''===
Trypticon was one of several powerful opponents chosen by a higher-dimensional [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]] in a "[[#Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|game full of death and suffering]]", to go against [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|avatar]]. {{storylink|To Die Game!}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
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Once wild, Trypticon was tamed by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and fashioned into the mobile capital of the [[Decepticon Empire]] on Cybertron, his cavernous mouth serving as Megatron's throne room. [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] targeted him during their [[G.I.Rocket]] bombing run on the planet, but the bombs were stopped by a force field and Trypticon counterattacked by unleashing Decepticon troops from his mouth to take down their [[Defiant (G.I. Joe)|ship]]. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} [[Destro]] later used the [[M.A.S.S. Device]] to travel from Earth to Trypticon for an audience with Megatron. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} Furious that the Autobots had formed an alliance with G.I. Joe, Megatron had Trypticon attack their home at [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], but before he could finish off the mode-locked city-bot he was interrupted by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. Trypticon bit the meddler's head off, only for said head to transform into [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] and hold his jaws open as Autobots and Joes made their way into the throne room. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} Trypticon later watched as a victorious Megatron defeated Optimus Prime and had Cybertron dig its "horns" into Earth. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}

With Earth destroyed, Megatron and his Cobra allies celebrated with a feast inside Trypticon. {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}} As Megatron turned his attention toward the [[sun]], transforming Cybertron into [[Primus]] so the planet could absorb the star's energy, he had Trypticon wander out on one of its horns. {{storylink|Escape from Primus}} Setting out to stop this, the joint forces of the Autobots and G.I. Joe attacked Trypticon, negating his force field using a sonic signal programmed with information gathered by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Tunnel Rat]] and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] during their time in the Decepticon base. Trypticon's insides were then punctured by Metroplex's fist, allowing the "Jotobots" entry into him, and he was ultimately taken down by a blast from [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]'s [[Peacemaker]]. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}
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===''Knights of Unicron''===
The Trypticon Dinobase, located on Planet Chaar, was the eighth venue for the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
Trypticon is an ancient [[Titan (group)|Titan]] who travels between worlds crewed by [[Wipe-Out|Necro]] and hungrily gobbles living [[Titan Master]]s the way others would Energon cubes. {{storylink|Trypticon (G1)#TitansReturn|''Titans Return'' Trypticon online bio}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
During the Great War, Trypticon was infamous as a [[Titan (group)|cityformer]], ravager of worlds. When the [[Human Confederacy]] became fed up of Cybertronians, Trypticon was among the Decepticon forces who took part in the doomed [[Great Push]] of [[2033]]. During this, he was critically injured, and Full-Tilt volunteered to become a form of [[Powermaster]], replacing Trypticon's busted transformation cog. With the war over, Trypticon was repurposed as a spaceship, called the ''[[Dinosaur (ship)|Dinosaur]]'', and came to be crewed largely by Predacons (and the odd Maximal), who remained unaware of their ship's true origin, merely thinking it was just a ship. Trypticon became increasingly bitter over his lack of mobility, and came to hate the Proto-races.

By the 24th century C.E., the ''Dinosaur'' was the only Cybertronian warship allowed near the border of the [[Allowed Zone]]. During this patrol they went somewhere near Arkus, and the ship's paranoid security chief [[Killer Punch]] became convinced there was a stowaway on board, and had the ship torn apart looking for it. Nobody knew that [[Dead End (BW)|Dead-End]] had smuggled [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]], a [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] aboard. {{storylink|Intersectionality}}

On Cybertron, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] mused that if he wanted to conquer Cybertron or invade other planets, few could have stood in his way other than Trypticon or the [[Titan (group)|Titans]], wanly noting that Trypticon never liked fair fights anyway. {{storylink|Head Games}}

Around the time the [[Grand Uprising]] began, the ''Dinosaur'' received a signal from [[Metascan Omega|LGC-8802]], a planet of interest to the Builders. It also received a signal from Cybertron, Lio Convoy's call-to-arms, which prompted the ship's political officer, Synapse, to murder Hydra to cover it up. Trypticon agreed with Synapse's decision, taking his side over Full-Tilt's objections.

Shortly after arriving at LGC-8802, the ship came under attack from an Intruder craft, which they fought off. Killer Punch became suspicious of Hydra's absence and went looking for him, but Trypticon shifted his insides about to prevent the Predacon finding his comrade's body. With some help from Magmatron, Killer Punch managed to get to the lab, only to find Synapse waiting for him. After explaining what had happened, Synapse had Trypticon murder the Predacon. Only Killer Punch had anticipated this, and broadcast the fact to Magmatron, who made his way to the bridge to recruit everyone else left. Trypticon responded by trying to kill everyone with the auto-guns. When that didn't work, Trypticon changed tack, trying to roast them with burn-off from the engine.

Elsewhere, the ship had been infiltrated by [[Medusa]], who vaporized Trypticon's main turbine, sending him into freefall. Magmatron tried using this fact to stop his trying to kill them, but Trypticon continued regardless. Magmatron's quick thinking convinced Trypticon he'd crushed him and Guiledart good, unaware they'd managed to slip through to Full-Tilt's quarters. Soon after, Magmatron told Dead-End to find Trypticon's brain and shut it down. As she got close to Trypticon's processor, he unleashed Brunt on her. As this happened, Magmatron tried fixing the engines, but was distracted by Synapse's arrival. By the time the political officer had been dealt with, Trypticon was too far gone, rendered unable to fly again as it entered the atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Dead-End used Trypticon's notorious temper to distract him, as she set her pet Sharkticon on Brunt, gaining access to his computer core, and began methodically removing the chips controlling Trypticon's mind and personality. As she did, Trypticon pleaded with her to stop, as he felt his mind going. She didn't, and Trypticon died.

His body remained a problem, but Guiledart was able to revive Full-Tilt, who did what he could to slow the fall. With some assistance from the Logicon hive-mind on the planet below, Trypticon's body was slowed enough to hit the ground without destroying it, before it transformed into Trypticon's dinosaur form to control its crash-landing. Once it stopped, Trypticon's corpse turned into a badly battered city, never to fly again.

In the cycles that followed, what was left of Trypticon was salvaged, and eventually turned into a city. {{storylink|Intersectionality}} Dinosaur City was a thriving colony a decade later when the [[Vok]] arrived to judge them. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
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[[File:Machinima-Titans-Return-OHR-Trypticon.jpg|left|thumb|300px|"RUN! IT'S [[Godzilla|GODZILLA]]!" "It looks like Godzilla, but due to international copyright laws, it's not." "STILL! WE SHOULD RUN LIKE IT IS GODZILLA!" "(Though it isn't.)"]]
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Trypticon was an old Decepticon battle station, used during the Great War. He was eventually destroyed, and his remains were buried over time. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}} Starscream, left as an aimlessly-floating spark after his destruction, passed over the destroyed Decepticon Titan and was unwillingly pulled into his body. As Trypticon was revived, a light was emitted, catching the attention of [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and Metroplex. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}}
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===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
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As [[World War III]] consumed [[Earth]], the Autobots chose to flee the planet aboard the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], unaware that the Decepticons had chosen to pursue them aboard Trypticon, a Decepticon Titan of their own. After years of following the Autobots through deep space, the Decepticons finally caught up with their foes just after the Autobots detected an energon deposit on the nearby world of [[Cygnus Seven]]. An orbital battle commenced, and only ended when the Decepticons abandoned Trypticon to board the Autobot Titan... just before Maximus wound up crashing onto the surface, sending him and all of his occupants into [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} Trypticon, evidently abandoned, went dormant for several centuries and wound up on a nearby moon in his city mode.

In the mid-23rd century, [[Kuri]]'s group of [[Klingon]] warriors from the nearby [[Klingon Empire]] would discover Trypticon's form after their [[Warbird (Star Trek)|Warbird]] had been shot down by the [[Federation]], who had recently colonized Cygnus Seven. Their investigation of the mysterious city, which they mistakenly believed to be a Federation base, prompted Trypticon to send out a Decepticon signal, which caught the attention of the recently awakened [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and alerted Megatron and the other Decepticons to rendezvous at Trypticon's current position. On discovering the organics, Megatron decided to make an alliance with the aliens to take down their mutual enemies. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part One}}

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The Klingons allowed Trypticon to [[scanning|scan]] their damaged ship; thanks to this, the Titan gained the craft's ability to cloak, allowing the Klingons to ambush the [[USS Enterprise|USS ''Enterprise'']] as it tracked the Decepticon signal to the moon. In his new shape, Trypticon promptly decloaked and crippled the human starship before he led the charge to the [[dilithium]] mining colony on Cygnus Seven itself. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}}

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Trypticon kept to the skies in the ensuing confrontation, raining down fire on the [[Federation]] facilities, until Fortress Maximus—himself reformatted into a copy of the ''Enterprise''—entered the fray, prompting Trypticon to assume his robot mode and unleash his [[fire-breath]] on the heroes. Undaunted, the Autobot Titan transformed into his own robot mode, now "Fortress Tiberius" thanks to his mental merge with [[James T. Kirk|Captain Kirk]] and invited his ancient foe to take him on. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Three}}

As the Autobots, Decepticons, Federation, and Klingons fought around them, the two Titans slugged it out, and though Trypticon was able to get an early advantage over his opponent, he was unprepared when the Autobot, desiring revenge from their last confrontation, reconfigured his warp engines into a pair of shoulder-mounted cannons to blast him from afar. Though Trypticon quickly recovered, using his fiery breath to melt through Tiberius's armor, he was finally laid low when Kirk disentangled himself from his shared mental connection from Tiberius and knocked Trypticon out with a single punch.

[[File:PrimesDirective4-CygnusVIIBattle.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

When Megatron realized that he had been double-crossed by Starscream, who had absconded with a load of dilithium and fled to [[Kronos]] to conquer the Klingon homeworld for himself, the Decepticon leader sounded the retreat, with Trypticon resuming his starship mode to beam his allies aboard so as to pursue Starscream. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Four}}

Megatron's Decepticons caught up with the treacherous Air Commander shortly after the latter had invaded the Klingon capitol building and attempted to install himself as emperor; Megatron, however, was more concerned with taking the planet for himself, and ordered the Decepticons to raze the planet and rebuild it into the capital of a new [[Decepticon Empire]]. Before they could do so, however, Optimus Prime and his allies appeared, having augmented their forces with [[Crewbot|transforming battlesuits]] for the crew of the ''Enterprise''. Trypticon battled Kirk once more, and was able to defeat him after Soundwave deployed a paralyzing signal... but the Decepticons were unprepared for the Klingons, who were immune to the frequency and able to counterattack with a flotilla of warbirds. After ratifying a makeshift truce with the Federation, Trypticon and the other Decepticons were imprisoned on Kronos. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Five}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
Located at the [[Praetorus Wharf]], an advanced, mobile, weaponized Decepticon base had been discovered by the Autobots. [[Teletraan I|Teletraan-1]]'s scanners indicated that this base was actually the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] Trypticon. Stationed there was also the Decepticon [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]], [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}}

==Commercial appearances==
When Trypticon came under attack by the Protectobots, the Decepticon city transformed into its battle station mode to fight back. The Protectobots responded by combining into Defensor, prompting Trypticon to transform once more, this time into its dinosaur mode. Trypticon then forced Defensor to fly off with a torrent of fiery breath. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Defensor and Trypticon|Defensor and Trypticon commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
[[File:MysteryofConvoy Trypticon.png|thumb|"Oh... it's MechaGodzilla. Of course! I should have known."]]
On a search for the truth behind the death of Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus endured a game of death and suffering that culminated in a final battle with Trypticon at the end of the [[Time Tunnel]], within a dark room with three hovering platforms. Trypticon hurled massive fireballs at the City Commander, but Magnus's unrelenting barrage of attacks on the Decepticon's weak spot -the clear glowing dome in the middle of his forehead- ultimately caused Trypticon to fall. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

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===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
[[File:HeadmastersNES trypticon.jpg|left|thumb]]
When the Decepticons captured some of the Autobots' greatest warriors, Sixshot and Trypticon attacked the planet Earth. Trypticon was the first foe faced by Chromedome on his quest to rescue his allies, striking at the Autobot from an elevated platform. Although this set-up left Chromedome at a disadvantage, since he was waging the battle in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], he persevered and defeated Trypticon. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}
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===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:CalloftheFuture trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jeff Manning]] (English)}}

====Autobot story====
Right when the [[Autobot]]s had found the drill they were looking for in the [[Karzite mine]], Trypticon gave out a loud roar. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] recognized it, but he was in disbelief about what it meant. Sure enough, Trypticon fell from the sky, stating that the Autobots were too late. The Decepticon announced that he was going to crush all of the Autobots now that they had nowhere to run. Surprisingly, the Autobots managed to take down Trypticon, who cried out and announced his being hurt afterward. Threatening the Autobots that he would not forget his defeat and warning them that he would crush them some day, Trypticon fled back to the Decepticon base. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)#Autobot Story|The Transformers}}

====Decepticon story====
After [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] was defeated for the second time, Trypticon arrived and offered to help, but quickly realized that he was of extremely limited usefulness in the search for the [[Zel Quartz]]. His massive size made him a liability in a search, so he sent [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] in his stead. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)#Decepticon Story|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers Battle Circuit''===
Trypticon, one of the "greatest Transformers of all time", was part of a Decepticon team that participated in a tournament on Cybertron. He faced off against a team of Autobots in a series of one-on-one matches. If he managed to defeat Bumblebee, Rodimus, Grimlock, Jetfire, and Optimus Prime, Trypticon was declared to be the tournament's champion! {{storylink|Transformers Battle Circuit}}

===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Trypticon g1awakening stats.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb]]
Trypticon was among the Decepticons who pursued and boarded the Autobot [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. When the ship crashed on [[Earth]], all inside were sent into stasis, but the Decepticons woke up four million years later and resumed their conquering ways. Trypticon was put to work guarding the [[space bridge]] they were building, and was ordered to destroy [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] when the traitor scouted the area. He completely failed to keep the Autobots from the bridge, and after Optimus Prime's team was captured on Cybertron, Trypticon was placed on guard duty. He was unable to prevent the Autobots from escaping, however. He later took part in Megatron's ill-fated assault on the Ark, and completely failed to stop the Autobots when they attacked the Decepticon fortress on Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
[[file:TFLegends-Trypticon.jpg|thumb|"B..but Trypticon will destroy the world!" "There is ''no'' world to destroy now."]]
Growing desperate, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] summoned Trypticon to the field of battle. The titan's firepower allowed Galvatron's forces to push further into Autobot territory, despite their opponents bringing out [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|The Colossus War}} After making a number of coastal attacks, Trypticon leveled [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] and set his sights on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. Unfortunately for him, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] supplied Metroplex with a new [[transformation cog]], and the giant Autobot sent Trypticon crashing to the bottom of the sea. {{storylink|Monstrosity}}

[[Unicron]] had his eyes on Trypticon as a potential new body for himself, however his agents were intercepted before they could reach the giant Decepticon. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Hal#As Trypticon}}
Trypticon appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Hal. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
In every battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, Decepticon forces were deployed from Trypticon's city mode to march towards the Autobots, who were in turn deployed from Metroplex on the opposite side of the battlefield. Whenever Trypticon sustained too much damage, the Decepticons lost the battle. {{storylink|Transformers Operation Omega}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:Trypticon g1 toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't mention the training wheels on the tail—he embarrasses easily.]]
*'''Trypticon''' (Decepticon City, [[1986]]/[[1987]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''D-63'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 loading ramps, 2 blaster stands, single-barreled blaster, double-barreled blaster, 2 scanners, 2 connectors, large tower, small tower, 2 tank treads, [[laser cannon]], Full-Tilt, Full-Tilt's [[Electro-disrupter|electro-disruptor]].
:Trypticon transforms from a large grey, teal and purple dinosaur into a city mode, and from there into a mobile battle station. Trypticon shares many similarities with his contemporary and counterpart, Metroplex; he is accompanied by an entourage of smaller robots—the transforming mini-car, Full-Tilt, who forms Trypticon's chest plate, and the tank, Brunt, who is formed from several of his city mode towers and other pieces—and in city mode, he can link up with the leaders of the 1986 Decepticon [[combiner]] teams, [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], when they are in their base forms. Unlike Metroplex's combiner connections, the two leaders don't plug directly into Trypticon, instead linking up to him through two smaller "connector" pieces. This interactivity was played up to a great extent in Japan, where he was released as part of the ''[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]'' sub-line.

:In an undocumented feature, these connector pieces can plug into Trypticon's back in dinosaur mode, where their acute angles make them look like more ''[[Godzilla]]''-styled back plates; when in this configuration you can also plug Trypticon's small weapon accessories into the concavities of the connector pieces, giving him more of a "complete" transformation.

:Trypticon is further distinguished from Metroplex by the inclusion of several electronic [[gimmick]]s. Two C-size batteries power the electronics of Trypticon himself, allowing him to [[motorized movement|walk]] in dinosaur mode and causing his scanners and blasters to spin in city and battle station mode, respectively. Trypticon's main laser cannon (also part of Brunt) is powered by an AA battery and flashes orange.

:This mold was later [[retool]]ed, [[redeco]]ed, and sold with fewer accessories as ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Megastorm#Gigastorm|Gigastorm]].

:Like a fair number of larger Generation 1 toys, Trypticon was never released in the UK, although [[Space Pirates!|#185]] of the Marvel UK comic, in conjunction with Hasbro UK, offered three Trypticon toys as competition prizes in late 1988..

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Trypticon/trypticon.htm More information on Trypticon at TFU.info]''

====''Transform Jr''====
[[File:Trypticon jr toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mintasaurus]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1986)
**''ID number:'' '''D-63'''
**''Accessories:'' 4 ramps, laser cannon

:The ''[[Transform Jr]]'' version of Trypticon shrinks and simplifies the original toy, omitting the electronics, the battle station mode and... the color purple.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Class06-toy Trypticon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Trypticon not want cuddles! Trypticon want smash Metroplex!]]
*'''Trypticon''' (Legends Class, [[2006]])

:The ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' version of Trypticon is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], transforming into a three-headed robotic dragon. His extra shoulder-heads are painted up to evoke the original toy's over-the-shoulder towers/cannnons.

: He [http://www.toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=242&itemid=10656 needs cuddles].

:This mold was later used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsTrypticon/trypticon.htm More information on Trypticon at TFU.info]''
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===''Device Label''===
[[File:Device Label Trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mouseasaurus.]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' ([[2009]])

:Takara's ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' Trypticon transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with ''Device Label'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Device Label|Grimlock]].

:According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot_(BW)/toys#Device_Label|Dinobot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Destron/DLTrypticon/trypticon.htm More information on ''Device Label'' Trypticon at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Trypticon''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])
**''Bag number'': '''40551 48'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, double barreled gun, 2 claws

: Part of the fifth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Trypticon can be rebuilt from robot mode into a dinosaur. The tampographs on his torso are based on his [[#Classics|''Classics'' Legends Class toy]] rather than his [[#Generation 1|original G1 figure]].

:He shares the tyrannosaur-head helmet with [[Farside]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:Platinum-edition-trypticon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Trypticon''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])
**''Accessories'': 2 loading ramps, 2 blaster stands, single-barreled blaster, double-barreled blaster, 2 scanners, 2 connectors, large tower, small tower, 2 tank treads, laser cannon, Full-Tilt, Full-Tilt's electro-disruptor.

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Trypticon is a reissue of his original toy. Both Brunt and Full-Tilt are included along with all his electronics, including the motorized walking gimmick.

:This reissue features non-reflective eye stickers and shorter guide stripe stickers on the central ramp. There are several tooling changes, such as larger power switches, battery covers that are held shut by screws, molded detail replacing the large bearings on his legs, and bizarrely, added plastic on his feet that keeps the purple "U" pieces from being flush with the rest of the foot. He features dull grey plastic as opposed to silver, and the thigh's holes that connect the grey piece is now retooled to make the piece plug in properly. Brunt's cannon is now a friction joint instead of a ratchet joint.

:This figure was officially released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines; usually found at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores, though it's currently unknown whether it was actually a Toys"R"Us exclusive there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Toys"R"Us stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was both sold at Toys"R"Us stores and officially available via the UK division of Amazon, making this the first official UK release of ''Generation 1'' Trypticon! In Germany, he was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes in [[Nerf]] blasters and accessories, as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several German [[fandom|fan]] sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Insecticon sets as a result.

:Unusually for a ''Platinum Edition'' figure, Trypticon (aka "Dinosaurer") was even officially released in Japan, exclusively available as a lucky draw prize (limited to 300 pieces) via [[TakaraTomy Mall]], labeled as a ''[[USA Edition]]'', the first of those in nearly a decade.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumTrypticon/trypticon.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Trypticon at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitansReturn}}
[[File:Titans Return Trypticon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|WHEN DINOSAURS RULE YOUR SHELF.]]
*'''Decepticon Necro & Decepticon Full-Tilt & Trypticon''' (Titan Class, [[2017]])
**''Accessories:'' [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]], Full-Tilt's gun, [[Wipe-Out#Generations|Necro]] Titan Master, Cannon/Full-Tilt holder
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Trypticon beat out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] to become winner of a Facebook poll held by Hasbro in November 2015 to determine who would be the next Titan Class figure.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/926169094119952/?type=3&permPage=1 November 24 2016 photo]</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/931380200265508/?type=3 There truly is nothing that can stand in the way of Trypticon. With your votes, he smashed his way to becoming the next ''Generations Titans Return'' Titan Class toy. Mark your calendars, and look for him to hit shelves late 2017.]</ref> Standing at 20 inches tall, ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Trypticon was the tallest Decepticon figure made at that point. (It was later surpassed by the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' release of [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Scorponok]].) He features several new action features, such as a spring-loaded pop-out forehead-gun and the ability to "eat" Titan Master figures, who fall down his throat into his stomach, which can be opened to retrieve them. His city mode unfolds to around three feet wide, and the "battle station" mode of his classic toy is rebranded as a spaceship (officially the [[Nemesis (G1)|''Nemesis'']] according to Hasbro's YouTube channel) that can fit a Deluxe-class action figure in its forward bay. The front of the spaceship mode features sculpted faux eyes, intended to make it look like it is formed by Trypticon's head. In lieu of electronics, Trypticon comes with his old partner [[Full-Tilt (G1)#Titans Return|Full-Tilt]], who has been significantly upgraded to become a full-sized Deluxe figure in his own right, with his own Titan Master partner, [[Wipe-Out#Generations|Necro]], who is actually a new version of Trypticon's comic bud, [[Wipe-Out]]. Since his head is obviously too large to interact with Titan Masters as most ''Titans Return'' figures do, he features a slot near the back of his head where you can insert a head-mode Titan Master, causing the orange canopy on his head to open and the laser cannon to slide up.

:Early production runs of the figure had a serious [[design flaw]] in the hip ratchets: a combination of strong springs and weak plastic caused the mechanisms of the joints to destroy themselves very quickly if they were used. Cutting the springs in half or repeatedly compressing them to reduce their length appears to solve this problem on affected copies of the toy. Later production runs appear to have fixed the issue entirely. Similarly, early specimens of this figure had a chest door that would not latch closed properly and could not bear the weight of Full-Tilt; this too was fixed in later shipments. However, the tail is entirely a different matter: the gears inside can potentially make a "snap!" sound even if care is taken while posing, causing the tail to droop down.

:The large cannons on Trypticon's back can be extended; this is mentioned in the instructions, but not depicted in any of the stock photography. Originally, the paired towers on Trypticon's back were symmetrical in their design, mirroring each other. A later [[variant]] was released with a [[retool]]ed right tower, mimicking the asymmetrical tower designs on the original figure.

:On Monday 13th February 2017, the Monday before [[Toy Fair 2017]], a picture of the toy was released and swiftly withdrawn from the ''Transformers'' Instagram account.

:In fall 2018, huge quantities of Trypticons were found at outlet stores in the U.S. for a fraction of their original price. This may be a sign of poor initial sales, or a result of other retailers buying up what was supposed to be a year's worth of inventory from recently bankrupted U.S. branch of [[Toys"R"Us]].

:Like [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Generations|Fortress Maximus]], Trypticon doesn't come with his vehicular drone Brunt, though [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|a new Brunt]] was later announced a year later for the ''Siege'' toyline.
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legends-LG43-Dinosaurer-toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(''Additional beast mode pictured'')]]
*'''Dinosaurer (Trypticon)'''<ref>The packaging says "ダイナザウラー" (Dinosaurer) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is "Trypticon".</ref> (2017-[[August 26|08-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG43'''
**''Accessories'': [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]], Full-Tilt's gun, Headmaster, Cannon/Full-Tilt holder

[[File:TF-Legends-Dinosaurer.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Dinosaurer is a re-release of the ''Titans Return'' figure above; only replacing the standard screws with black ones. This figure also features an altered sticker sheet layout, with the stickers themselves being exactly the same as the ''Titans Return'' version. The figure comes packaged with the legs attached, unlike the Hasbro figure above and also appears to have fixed the hip issue that was featured on earlier samples of the Hasbro toy.

:As seen in the [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|43rd volume of the ''Legends'' Bonus Edition comic]] printed on his instructions, Dinosaurer can also convert into a [[:File:LG-43-Legends-Trypticon-new-mode.jpg|an additional "Monster Mode"]] by transforming his legs backwards and converting his tail into his "alternate" head, complete with an opening and closing mouth.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Tfgum trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1986)
**''Accessories:'' Large tower, small tower, 2 tank treads, laser cannon, Full-Tilt

:A snap-together model kit of Trypticon was available as part of the fifth wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' [[candy toy]] series. A much-shrunken version of the original Trypticon toy, the kit transforms into something of a cross between city and battle station modes, and still comes with all the pieces to make Brunt, as well as a non-transforming car mode Full-Tilt. Molded from black, red, and grey plastic, Trypticon has stickers for detail rather than paint operations, and came with a stick of gum.
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===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:Trypticon keshigomu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1986)
:A small soft-rubber ''keshigomu'' figurine of Trypticon, similar to the larger [[Decoy]]s, was released as part of Kabaya's line of ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' candy toys. Like all the figures from the 1986 range, he came [[blindpacking|blindpacked]], and was available in a variety of pearlescent colors including red, yellow, blue, and green. As the name of the series suggests, he came with a piece of caramel candy.

===''Forms Robo''===
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1987)
:Trypticon was also among the ten characters who were rendered as part of the ''[[Forms Robo]]'' line of over-sized ''keshigomu'' figures. He came individually packaged in a plastic baggie, and was available in red, yellow, green, or blue. Of the various ''Forms Robo'' figures, Trypticon is easily one of the hardest to find, rarely appearing on the secondary market.
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===MyClone===
[[File:Trypticon myclone.jpg|thumb|All together now: Awwwwwwww!]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (MyClone, 2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MTF018'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
:The Trypticon [[MyClone]] is the adorablest little killer dinosaur you ever did see. He was released in the third wave of the ''MyClone'' line of Transformers PVC figures, and comes with a hexagonal teal display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4ATrypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*'''Trypticon, Assault Base''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4A: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T04'''
**''Stars: ''24

:Trypticon, Assault Base is available in a special pack-in bonus pack in every sealed booster box of Wave 4 of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' - War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to represent Trypticon's size, the card is over-sized, being the same size as the previously released cards for [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and the LootCrate exclusive card for [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. The Trypticon pack also includes deployable character cards [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt, Artillery Drone]], [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt, Base Recon]], and [[Wipe-Out|Wipe-Out, Devoted Minion]].

:The card's line-art is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, with new colors that match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' stock art. The Bot Mode line-art was originally drawn by [[Guido Guidi]].
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==Notes==
[[File:G1TrypticonHeadCompare.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]" model on top, "[[Call of the Primitives]]" model on the bottom.]]
[[File:TFLegends-Trypticon-Godzilla-comparison.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Son of a scrapheap, he just ''won't'' quit."]]
*A {{w|triptych}} is an artifact divided into three hinged folding segments. Though obscure, this is an appropriate name for Trypticon, because his tyrannosaur mode ''is'' a triptych, unfolding into three segments when it transforms into city or battle station modes. See, parents, this stuff is educational too!
*The cut-down version of Trypticon's original [[bio]] used for his toy packaging omits basically every subtlety of his personality, mentioning only his great destructive power and none of his unfiltered hatred, boredom, and self-loathing. Which is likely a large part of why you never saw that side of him in Generation 1 media!
*Trypticon's original [[Tech Spec]]s give him a very high rank of 9, but he is never portrayed as somebody so far up in the Decepticon power structure. But then again, not many would argue with a towering dinosaur robot that's bigger than Godzilla.
*Trypticon has two completely different [[character model]]s. The first was used for his appearances in "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]" and the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]], while the second, more toy-accurate model was used for all his appearances in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]]. Virtually ''every piece'' of Trypticon's body is different between the two models, whether in shape, detail, or both; notable features of the earlier model include rounded legs and feet, and differently shaped shoulder-buildings. The early model ''is'' superior in one regard to the second, however: it colors Trypticon's optics. They were left uncolored on the finished model, and he spent the entire cartoon looking as if he had no eyes.
**The early model is published in ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' and Marvel's ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'', and depicts Trypticon's translucent orange nose-panel as being open, as it was on the finished model. However, there was obviously a variant version of the early model with an alternate head design that had a ''closed'' nose panel, because that's how Trypticon looks in the actual Marvel comics and "Scramble City" animation.
*A [[:File:GanbareMetroplexAdvertisement01.jpg|wonderfully nonsensical advert]] for the Metroplex and Trypticon toys [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 1|published in ''TV Magazine'']] depicts him attacking Metroplex while the Autobot City holds the lifeless Optimus Prime in his hand.
*Despite Trypticon having different names in the Japanese market, Takara recycled his Hasbro name in 1998 for the Japanese name of the [[Tripredacus Council#Foreign names|Tripredacus Council]], "Trypticon Council".
*''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]]'s color scheme is based on Trypticon. His character [[bio]] (and this was when Grimlock was an idiot) had Trypticon's Marvel Generation 1 motto: "Total victory requires total destruction."
*In a subtle nod to his Godzilla-like nature, Trypticon's [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|''Transformers Legends'']] card art is an homage to the poster art for 2004's ''{{w|Godzilla: Final Wars}}'' (shown, bottom right)
*Hasbro senior designer [[John Warden]] described the ''Titans Return'' incarnation of Trypticon as transforming into the Decepticon flagship ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', but this did not factor into the toy design or any fictional appearances.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQE0N233X0] YouTube video "Transformers: Titans Return - ‘Trypticon’ Designer Desk | Transformers Official", 14 September 2017</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dinosaurer''' ([[beast mode]], ダイナザウラー ''Dainazaurā''; "Scramble City", ダイノザウラー ''Dainozaurā''), '''Dinobase''' (city mode, ダイノベース ''Dainobēsu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Triptikon'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bàolóng Jīngāng''' (Taiwan, 暴龍金剛, "''Tyrannosaurus'' {{w|Vajra}}"), '''Tiějiǎ Lóng''' (China, 铁甲龙, "Iron-Armored Dinosaur")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Tripticão'''
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User talk:Cosmos the Great

2022-08-25T18:40:12Z

Cosmos the Great:

Hey guys talk to me.

Starscream (Cyberverse)

2022-08-22T21:36:24Z

Cosmos the Great: /* Cyberverse cartoon */

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:''Starscream is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]] and later a [[Quintesson]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:CyberverseStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Good afternoon, ma'am! Have you heard the good news about our lord and savior, me?]]
Leader of the [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]]s and [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s [[second-in-command]],<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/cyberverse Character bios] at the official ''Cyberverse'' website</ref> '''Starscream''' is the kind of guy who'd sell you out to Megatron in a heartbeat, then sell ''Megatron'' out to whoever offers him more power. He's not a very loyal sort, and often comes at odds with the heroic and loyal [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]]—both traits Starscream despises.

Lack of loyalty isn't his only flaw: Starscream himself has earned Megatron's scorn for his cowardice and incompetence over the eons, and neither [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] nor [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] have much respect for him. Just about the only things he has going for him are his skills as a flier, and the leadership of the Seekers. Strangely enough, despite Starscream's own lack of loyalty, he somehow has the complete loyalty of his Seekers.

So complete that one wonders if they had to choose, would they follow Starscream or Megatron?

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Billy Bob Thompson]] (English), [[Satoshi Tsuruoka]] (Japanese)|[[Axel Lutter]] (German), [[Gianluca Iacono]] (Italian), [[Jean-Marc Amé]] (French), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Carlos Hernández]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Vilmos Papucsek]] (Hungarian, in episodes ''Allspark'' and ''Megatron Is My Hero''), [[Fernando Ferraz]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
[[File:Starscream - Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero promo.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Excitement? Amusement? Fear? [[Dull surprise]]?]]
Before the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]], Starscream took the newly arrived [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] to a [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] game where he flaunted his upper-class credentials by mocking the plebs and having [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] be kicked out of the stadium. Attempting to spice up the game, Starscream made his way to the Cubes and reprogrammed the AI in one of them to cause chaos only for Bumblebee and Windblade to foil his plot. {{storylink|Cube (episode)|Cube}}

Starscream later attended the rally where Megatron unveiled the [[Decepticon]] faction and emblem. Soon enough however, the movement had gone from civil disagreements to open revolution with Starscream derisively greeting [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus]] when the "file clerk" tried to deter Megatron's ambitions. Later in the war, Megatron conspired to use [[Vector Sigma]] to reprogram the [[AllSpark]] and have it birth a new generation of loyal Decepticons. When the Autobots got wind up of this plot, {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}} they stole the AllSpark and launched it through a [[space bridge]] despite the [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seekers]]' best efforts to retrieve the artifact. {{storylink|Allspark (Cyberverse)|Allspark}}

[[File:Cyberverse - Matrix of Leadership - Sleek Screamy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Seekers, the scavenger hunt will proceed-]]
As Cybertron's condition deteriorated due to the loss of the AllSpark, Starscream led [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]], and [[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]] to the [[Grand Imperium]] where the trio attempted to slay Optimus Prime only to be bested and forced to retreat. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

Some 66 million years later, the AllSpark had been tracked to the distant world of [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Fractured}} Starscream sent [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] to scout the planet and locate the artifact while he rallied the [[Decepticon fleet]]. {{storylink|Siloed}} {{storylink|Awaken Sleeping Giants}}

Once the scouting team had made planetfall, Starscream contacted their [[Decepticon scout ship|shuttle]] for a status report only for the [[Autobot]] Bumblebee to answer his call instead. {{storylink|Memory (Cyberverse)|Memory}} Much to his ire, this would not prove an isolated occurrence and he swore to demote Slipstream as far he could when he came to Earth. {{storylink|Siloed}}

With his fleet, Starscream entered the [[Solar System|Sol system]] only to find [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] had beaten him there. {{storylink|Awaken Sleeping Giants}} After the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']] crew had been awoken, Starscream's fleet arrived to back up the Decepticons and invade the planet. {{storylink|Eruption}}

Months of Earth-bound battles eventually resulted in the [[human]]s becoming aware of the [[Transformer]]s. When Megatron opted to simply destroy the Earth, he had Shockwave construct a [[Planet Smasher]] on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], its complex coming under attack from the Autobots. Starscream led his Seekers into battle, engaging Windblade in a dogfight before he was chomped on by [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]]. As the Seekers fled to the safety of the Planet Smasher, Megatron radioed Starscream for air support, an order that the Seeker chose to ignore and instead ordered the [[force field]] raised, intending to leave Megatron at the mercy of the Autobots. Unfortunately, Megatron had managed to extradite himself from the danger and had made it to the forcefield. Furious, the warlord threw Starscream around before demoting him, making Slipstream the new leader of the Seekers. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}}
[[File:Cyberverse-s2e2 Starscream's victory.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Vote for me and I promise you'll all get new toys! Yes, even you, [[Red Wing]]!]]

As Starscream seethed over this, the Autobots destroyed the Planet Smasher, prompting the Decepticons to retreat underground and enact their backup plan of using [[planetary engine]]s to smash the moon into the Earth. When Megatron's injured leg caused him to stumble, a maddened Starscream leapt on the opportunity, kicking his master to the floor and bombarding him with a [[missile]] swarm before beating him senseless. Considering Megatron deceased, Starscream declared himself the new [[Decepticon leader]] only for his confidence to flounder when the Autobots neared the control room. After Shockwave had primed the control room to self-destruct, Starscream ordered his troops back to the [[Nemesis (Cyberverse)|''Nemesis'']] with Megatron left behind. Back on the flagship, an exceptionally smug Starscream kicked Soundwave off the command throne, before ordering the ''Nemesis'' to take off. As the warship rose, Autobot sabotage caused the planetary engines to begin reversing. Before Starscream could issue a command, a furious Megatron entered the bridge and began silently and relentlessly pummelling Starscream across the ship, even as the Seeker begged for mercy. As Megatron prepared to execute Starscream, he ran for the bay doors only for the full force of Megatron's [[fusion cannon]] to strike him in the back, seemingly deactivating him. Contemptuously, Megatron threw Starscream's body onto the moon's surface as the ''Nemesis'' left. {{storylink|Bad Moon Rising}}

Despite Megatron's assault, Starscream barely clung to life. Fatally wounded, he awoke on the moon's surface under the gaze of [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]]. Witnessing the bestial Cybertronian run through a [[GroundBridge]], Starscream followed, the portal's AllSpark energies healing his wounds. {{storylink|Dark Birth}} Reaching out to his Seekers, Starscream rallied them to him and had them procure [[Vector Sigma]]. As a propaganda move, Megatron made a video directed at the people of Earth that claimed that Starscream tragically lost his life at the hands of the Autobots. As soon as the broadcast was over, however, he immediately warned the other Decepticons to take Starscream's fate as a reminder of the price of failure. He then issued a challenge to them: anyone who succeeded in bringing him the head of Optimus Prime would take Starscream's place as his second-in-command. {{storylink|Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime}}

When Optimus and Megatron were fighting over the AllSpark in new [[spark armor]], Starscream took the opportunity to steal the AllSpark and escape through another GroundBridge. {{storylink|Trials}} Starscream's brush with death had left him insane, believing he had come back from the AllSpark with the purpose of creating a new era of peace by returning all other Transformers to it. To facilitate this, he used the AllSpark to give himself his own spark armor while tasking [[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]] with programming Vector Sigma to command the AllSpark and have it create an army of [[Scraplet]]s. {{storylink|Dark Birth}}
[[File:Starscream and Scraplets.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Starscream shows off his homemade [[Sunstorm (disambiguation)|Sunstorm]] cosplay.]]

Believing these new beings housed the sparks of ancient Transformers reclaimed from the AllSpark, Starscream plotted to use his new "children" to further his plans. Though he attempted to convince Slipstream to join him, she fled to warn the Autobots and Decepticons of his intentions, managing to reveal his location to Windblade before being killed by [[Bludgeon (Cyberverse)|Bludgeon]]. {{storylink|Parley}} Anticipating the Autobots' arrival, Starscream abandoned his temporary base and led his Scraplets in an attack on the ''Nemesis'', draining the energon from the Decepticons. Megatron managed to send out an SOS, prompting Optimus and a team of Autobots to investigate. Optimus and Windblade eventually found Starscream waiting for them on the bridge, where he ordered his Scraplets to attack and drained their energon, preparing to take the Matrix of Leadership from Optimus. His attempt was interrupted by Cheetor's arrival, who fought Starscream and extracted the AllSpark from his armor, using it to restore everyone and disable the Scraplets. His armor now destroyed, Starscream swore vengeance before making a hasty retreat with the AllSpark in tow. {{storylink|Starscream's Children}}

Starscream’s next scheme would involve him kidnapping Cheetor and Bumblebee, which he did by sending his seekers to pursue them. While it seemed as though Cheetor and Bumblebee escaped through the [[Groundbridge Nexus]], they were unexpectedly attacked and paralyzed by Acid Storm, who took them back to Starscream’s new lair. After they had awoken only to be surrounded by more Scraplets, Starscream explained how he shared much in common with Cheetor, with the knowledge that the AllSpark gave the young guardian it’s power, he planned to forcibly merge Cheetor’s Spark with his own, but first opted to give his captive a demonstration as he had Bumblebee strapped to a table that was part of the device, and attempted to merge the scout’s Spark with one of his Scraplets, but his plan was ultimately foiled after Cheetor used some Energon as a distraction for the other Scraplets, and broke Bumblebee free of his bonds, ceasing the merging process, and the two escaped, leaving Starscream to continue scheming. {{storylink|Spotted}}

The Decepticon would then hasten his plans further with the timely arrival of both [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]] and [[Sky-Byte (Cyberverse)|Sky-Byte]], and approached both of the warriors with the promise of defeating one another. Giving them Spark Armor, he assured each of them individually that the other didn’t have anything like their Spark Armor, and revealed to Acid Storm that he planned to have them destroy each other, and possibly both the Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Infinite Vendetta}}

[[File:Cyberverse-IAmTheAllspark-StarscreamsNewPower.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Transform and Roll Out|"IT'S MORE POWERFUL THAN I EVER IMAGINED!"]]]]
Acid Storm eventually finished the reprogramming of Vector Sigma, allowing Starscream to absorb it and increase his power. As a reward for his Seekers' loyalty, he extracted all of their sparks. When he returned to the GroundBridge Nexus, he found all the Autobots and Decepticons already there and, after some verbal jousting with Megatron, prepared to extract their sparks only for Optimus to channel the power of the Matrix, its energy blasting the AllSpark out of Starscream and knocking him into stasis. Knowing that Optimus would want the Seeker to face a trial, Bumblebee dragged the unconscious Starscream back to the ''Ark''. {{storylink|I Am The Allspark}}

Guarded by [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] and [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]], Starscream attempted to unleash his AllSpark power upon reawakening, only to realize he no longer had it after Rack'n'Ruin mocked him for it. He didn't like this one bit. {{storylink|Escape From Earth}} Later, he attempted to have the Autobots destroy each other by sabotaging one of the [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack's]] new AllSpark emitters. However, his plan was foiled when Optimus Prime destroyed the device connecting the emitters. {{storylink|Party Down}}

Managing to dupe Teletraan-X into giving him enough space to escape, Starscream made it out of the ''Ark'' but soon became a tag-along to the Titan [[Croaton (Cyberverse)|Croaton]], screaming as he left for parts unknown. {{storylink|Ghost Town}}

After Croaton had flown through a storm and dangerously close to a sun, he happened upon a [[Quintesson]] Cruiser, both Cybertronians being taken prisoner. Brought by the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] before a [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]], Starscream's ego quickly won him the death sentence before he, in a panic, sold out his species and the AllSpark by pointing the aliens towards Cybertron. Pleased with his gift, the Judge sent Starscream to the [[Scientist (Cyberverse)|Scientist]] so he could be rewarded by becoming part of the new Judge alongside a [[Gray]] and a [[Velgrox]]. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe I}}

To fuel Starscream's metamorphosis, the Quintessons began draining the energon of both the Cybertronian race and the AllSpark once they conquered the metallic planet. {{storylink|The Scientist}} Working together, the Autobots and Decepticons managed to destroy the Quintesson ship whereupon Starscream made his dramatic return, declaring his race to be guilty. {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}} Using his newfound powers on his foes, Judge Starscream prolonged the Transformers' trial, wanting both Optimus Prime and Megatron present so they could stand trial for all their wrongdoings towards him. He also repainted the [[Prosecutor (Cyberverse)|Prosecutor]]s and Sharkticons in his colors. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe I}}
[[File:Cyberverse EOTU I JudgeStarscream.jpg|230px|thumb|right|He's ahead of the curve.]]

Holding the assembled members of his species prisoner, Judge Starscream ranted to them about the injustices that they had inflicted on him over the course of his life before he demanded Prime and Megatron's locations. As one, the Cybertronians gave him contradictory information prompting him to take [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] as a hostage, threatening to kill her. Before he could make good on this, Windblade awoke the War Titan [[Iaconus]]. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe II}}

Though Judge Starscream panicked, the Scientist calmly called in the brainwashed Croaton to deal with Iaconus, even if the War Titan proved able to punt Starscream across the horizon. When he returned to the battlefield, Croaton was on the verge of defeat, forcing Starscream to kill Iaconus by dumping some [[unspace]] matter on his head. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe III}}

Ordering Croaton to annihilate [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] and every Transformer in it, Judge Starscream finally found Optimus Prime. Before he could pass his judgment on the Prime, Megatron returned aboard [[Astrotrain (Cyberverse)|Astrotrain]], attacking Starscream with exotic energy manipulation abilities that he had gained while in another reality. After Croaton left the battlefield, his mind freed by Windblade, Judge Starscream attempted to attack Astrotrain personally before both Prime and Megatron, having stolen one from [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|another universe]], unleashed the power of two Matrices of Leadership on the rogue Seeker, overwhelming him and bringing his reign of terror to an end. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

Starscream's head, as depicted from his time as a Quintesson Judge, was eventually recovered at some point following the downfall of the Quintessons by [[Meteorfire (Cyberverse)|Meteorfire]] and stored among his alien memorabilia. {{storylink|Alien Hunt! With Meteorfire And Cosmos}}

====Alternate universe====
In [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron X]]'s reality, after the tyrant fatally wounded Optimus Prime when his once friend refused to join the Decepticons, Starscream restrained Bumblebee alongside Shadow Striker. However, he was later executed by Megatron X, who claimed he outlived his usefulness after easily winning the Great War. {{storylink|The Other One}}

===''Nezha: Transformers'' cartoon===
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
{{voiceactor|[[Billy Bob Thompson]] (English)|[[Philippe Dumond]] (French), [[Axel Lutter]] (German), [[Leonardo Graziano]] (Italian), [[Santiago Martínez]] (Spanish)}}
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==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
====Tiny Turbo Changers====
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[[File:Cyberverse-Starscream-Turbo-Charger.jpg|thumb|300px|Delightfully tiny]]
*'''Starscream''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag code'': '''K'''
: Part of the first Series of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Starscream is a soft-plastic robot who transforms into a tiny fighter jet.

: This mold was also used to make [[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)#Tiny Turbo Changers|Acid Storm]] and [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)#Tiny Turbo Changers|Slipstream]]
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====Scout Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Scout-Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|Less gerwalk and more "gerstand."]]
*'''Starscream''' (Scout Class, 2018-2021)
**''Action Attack'': "Wing Slice"
:''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class Starscream is roughly the size of a Legends Class figure that converts from robot to <s>Gerwalk mode</s> jet with limbs (Also known as a "transformational mode") and back. His wings swing around in a spring-loaded "Wing Slice" attack attached to his waist, which can be locked in using the landing gear. In transformational mode, Starscream can fold his legs up to approximate a more "complete" jet mode.
:The figure was later redecoed into [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)#Toys|Slipstream]].

:Starscream has seen four releases: First in 2018 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, then in 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint]] packaging refresh, then again in 2020 in the ''Battle for Cybertron'' subline imprint packaging refresh, and then ''again'' in 2021 in line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.
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====1-Step Changers====
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[[File:Cyberverse-2018-One-Step-Changer-Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|One-step, yet not enough knee articulation to take one.]]
*'''Starscream''' (1-Step Changer, 2018)
:''Cyberverse'' 1-Step Changers Starscream is an all-new mold, transforming from jet to robot by flipping the nosecone backwards. Due to some kind of distribution issue, this Starscream wound up being incredibly rare.
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====Warrior Class====
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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Class-Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|All the side-kicking action you could ask for.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Warrior Class, 2018)
**''Action Attack'': "Wing Slice"
:Released as part of the first wave of ''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class lineup, this Starscream is a Deluxe-sized figure that converts from robot to jet and back. His "Wing Slice" Action Attack gimmick is activated by winding up a spring in his waist and releasing the upper part of the figure, allowing it to spin and flip out its spring-loaded wing blades with centrifugal force. The underside of these panels, normally hidden, are painted over in bright pink with large silver Decepticon [[Insignia]]. The waist can be locked in place by pegging his landing gear onto a peg on his backside. Additionally, he has non-firing Null Ray blasters molded into his forearms with [[5 mm post]] hole hands.
:While his arms have articulation comparable to other ''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class toys, Starscream has the unusual distinction of having his hip swivels molded together, meaning the front-to-back movement is in tandem. He also lacks knees, likely due to his whole legs being cast from the same grey plastic. Despite this otherwise restricted movement, he can splay his legs out to the sides due to hinges on his hips, allowing splits and high kicks. Also unusual, the middle recess on his forehead is shown as unpainted in promotional images (including on the back of his box) and yellow in character art, but is painted in metallic blue on the actual toy. He lacks the red stripes on the inner wings on the final product as well.
:This mold was redecoed into [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|Acid Storm]], and [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|Slipstream]].

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-PotS-Optimus-Prime-Starscream-two-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Starscream''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Wing Slice"

:Released as part of the ''Power of the Spark'' sub-line, this Starscream is basically unchanged from the first release, and he is sold along with an equally unchanged Optimus Prime. The package also bears the logo for the franchise's 35th anniversary.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-BCA-Warrior-Cybertronian-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"[[wikia:gradius:Vic Viper|Something's wrong. I transform into a ''heroic'' space ship?]]"]]
*'''Starscream''' ("Cybertronian Mode" Warrior Class, 2020-2021)
**''Action Attack'': "Starseeker Missile"
:This Warrior Class version of Starscream transforms into a Cybertronian jet that resembles the [[wikia:gradius:Vic Viper|Vic Viper T-301 from ''Gradius V'']]. His new Starseeker Missile Action Attack has his null rays (now fixed to his wings rather than his arms) flip up and forward. This Starscream has more show-accurate paint apps and proportions in robot mode than the last version, but only just. Differences include larger wings, transparent orange wing-mounted null rays, no outward movement in the arms, a more show accurate whitish plastic, darker blue paint and forearm plastic, painted hands, and separately jointed legs with ''knees'' of all things, plus many other features making him a different figure.
:Due to his large wings extending so far above his head, he is packaged in a squatting position. His poor knees.

:This version of Starscream was released twice: First in 2020 under the ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' [[subline imprint]], and then again in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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[[File:SinisterStrikeforce-Starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Sir Not-Appearing-As-A-Ghost-In-This-Cartoon]]
*'''Seekers Sinister Strikeforce''' (Multi-pack, [[2020]])
**''Action Attack'': "Nova Seeker Missile"
:This ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Starscream is a redeco of his Warrior Class "Cybertronian Mode" figure, using translucent plastics emulating a ghostly appearance. His action attack is renamed the "Nova Seeker Missile", and functions exactly the same as the last version of the mold.
:Starscream was released exclusively at [[Target]] with fellow Seekers [[Skywarp (Cyberverse)|Skywarp]], [[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]], and [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]], all of whom were also redecoed from the same Starscream figure. The product was first sighted in July 2020 with no prior announcement from Hasbro.
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====Ultra Class====
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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultra-Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|The Scout figure took the Gerwalk mode from ''Macross''. The Ultra takes its missiles.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Ultra Class, 2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Launcher Strike Starscream'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': July [[2019]]
**''JapanesE ID Number'': '''TCV-04'''
**''Action Attack'': "Starseeker Missile"
:This ''Cyberverse'' Starscream is a Voyager-sized figure that converts from a robot to a jet with two giant missile pods under his wings and back. His Action Attack gimmick, when triggered, pops fourteen non-firing missiles from his missile pods (seven on each side), with molded 'smoke trails' to simulate a carpet bombing attack.
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====Battle Class====
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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Battle-Class-Starscream.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Starscream saw ''Killdozer'' and thought he could do one better.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Battle Class, 2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Shovel Fighter Starscream'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': September [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-14'''
**''Spark Armor'': "Demolition Destroyer"
:''Cyberverse'' Battle Class Starscream is a smaller (about the size of older Scout Class toys), less Action Attack-laden mold that transforms from robot to a fighter jet. He comes with the "[[Demolition Destroyer]]" bulldozer accessory that also splits into 4 parts to form his battle armor. He features very few paint applications, which is more evident than his larger Warrior class figure due to being uniformly cast in dark grey plastic. He also features more articulation that his previous toy, with ball joints in his shoulders and hips as well as elbow, knee, and waist joints. His bulldozer armor becomes a new helmet, leg armor, and a shovel weapon. His forearms also sport hexagonal, [[5 mm post]] compatible ports. His transformation scheme is similar to the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Thrilling_30|''Thrilling 30'']] and ''[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Authentics|''Authentics'']]'' figures.
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====Deluxe Class====
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[[File:Cyberverse-2020-Deluxe-Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]]-[[2021]])
**''Accessories'': Null rays, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|effect parts]]
**''Action Attack'': "Seeker Strike"
:''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Deluxe Starscream transforms from Cybertronian jet to robot. Like his wavemates, Starscream does not come with a piece to a Build-A-Figure like previous Deluxes. What he lacks in BAF pieces he more than makes up for with accessories- Starscream includes his null rays, two laser blast effect parts, and a relatively large "missile launching" effect piece meant to emulate his chest missiles from the cartoon. For some extra articulation, detaching the wings and nosecone in robot mode allows the cockpit-head assembly to move up, giving enough clearance for the waist transformation joint to be used as an ab-crunch, as well as letting the torso's side panels free to be used as a pair of butterfly joints.

:Similar to various other figures of ''Cyberverse'' Starscream, Deluxe Class Starscream was also released twice: First in 2020 under the ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' [[subline imprint]], and then again in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.
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====Battle Call====
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[[File:Cyberverse Battle call starscream.jpg|300px|thumb|'''''JET'' SLIGER COME CLOSER''']]
*'''Starscream''' (Battle Call Trooper, 2020)
**''Accessories'': Whip, 2 claws, body armor
:Released as part of the Battle Call subline, Trooper Class Starscream is a roughly deluxe-sized figure that transforms into a Cybertronian jet in much the same way as the Cybertronian Mode Warrior figure above. He features molded on Null-rays and includes a whip weapon that gives his jet mode a tail. Like his sub-line brethren, Starscream features a "Battle Call" voice-activated gimmick, wherein if you flip the on-switch on his shoulder and shout really loud at him (or just blow on his torso), the electronic light in his chest glows slightly brighter and sometimes flashes. Strangely, his head and hands are painted bronze.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:Buzzworthy warrior 4 pack.jpg|300px|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Bumblebee / Megatron / Starscream''' (Warrior Class 4-pack, 2021)
**''Series'': '''''Cyberverse'''''
:Part of the cross-''Generations'' ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, the [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#Warrior|first Warrior Class Starscream]] was re-released without any changes for this 4-pack along with [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Warrior|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Warrior|Cybertronian Megatron]].
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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:CV-toy McDonalds Starscream 2019.jpg|200px|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2019)
:Released as part of the Happy Meal promotion for ''Cyberverse'', Starscream is a 4-inch-tall non-transforming figure with articulation at the neck, hips and arms. As an [[Action Master]]s-esque play feature, he includes a small excavator (reminiscent of his Battle Class toy) that can be split in half and attached to various pins around his body as weapons or pieces of armor.

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[[File:CV-toy McDonalds Starscream 2021.jpg|200px|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2021)
:Released only in Singapore in January 2021, Starscream is a non-transforming figure with limited articulation. The chest of the figure has a panel with a lenticular image sticker on it which changes angle when the left arm is moved. Moving the panel causes the image on his chest to change.

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===Burger King===
[[File:Cyberverse Burger King toys 2019.jpg|300px|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (Burger King Toy, 2019)
:Oddly enough released just one month before the aforementioned Happy Meal toy, Burger King's take on Starscream is a non-transforming figure that also looks rather reminiscent to his Battle Class toy with the inclusion of yellow excavator parts sculpted on his body as armor. His hips are articulated and both his arms can be flung upwards at the same time by pressing an action feature button on the rear. Interestingly, he includes a decal sheet for his chest, wings and legs, making him the only one of the four Burger King Cyberverse toys to feature stickers.

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===''Nezha: Transformers''===
*'''Starscream''' (Onebot set, 2020)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''???'''
:Released by [[Xiaomi]] as part of the Chinese-centric ''[[Nezha: Transformers (toyline)|Nezha: Transformers]]'' toyline and under their MITU brand, this Starscream is a "Lego Technic"-style building kit that can be assembled into either a very large poseable robot mode or a jet mode. Similar to how most ''[[Kre-O]]'' figures work, Starscream must be disassembled and reassembled in order to change from one mode to the next. There is also some phone app involvement that we're still not certain what the deal is.

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*'''Starscream''' (Blind-box building doll, 2021)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''???'''
:This "blind-box building doll" Starscream uses the same style of construction as the ''Onebot'' set above, but is a much smaller kit resulting in a super-deformed robot mode that lacks a rebuildable vehicle mode.

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*'''Smart Building Block Transformers''' (2-pack, 2021)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''???'''
:This Starscream is another ''Onebot''-style building set, only this time it's a very large vehicle without a robot mode build. It comes packaged with a similar [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#NezhaSmart|Optimus Prime]] vehicle set. Each set is centered around a box that connects to an app that... does... things. Motorized programmable things, probably.

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==Notes==
[[File:Judge-Starscream-Boulder-model.jpg|thumb|250px|All rise for the dishonorable Judge Mental.]]
*As with some of the ''Cyberverse'' cast, Starscream's design is based on the [[Evergreen]] design also used for his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], with some minor stylistic tweaks that, unlike almost every other version of Starscream in existence, make him look different from his Seeker comrades aside from paint jobs. However, this is not reflected on their toys, as all current toys of the Seekers are simple [[redeco]]s of Starscream's (save Ultra Class Slipstream).
**Firstly, he has a unique head sculpt that is very different from the other default "male" and "female" heads the rest of the Seekers use. Secondly, his wings are wide with a zigzagging edge compared to the other Seekers' narrow wings with a sharp tip at the end. Lastly, he has forearm-mounted [[null-ray]]s whereas the other Seekers have their null-rays mounted on their upper arms.
*Starscream's voice actor in the Japanese dub gives him the same mannerisms and histrionic personality as [[Starscream (WFC)|''Prime'' Starscream]] had in the Japanese dub of his respective show.
*Starscream's death in "The End Of The Universe IV" hurt [[Mae Catt]] the most. She wanted Starscream to emerge from the remains of his Quintesson Judge body and conceived a redemption arc, though she is okay this got scrapped.<ref name="Q+A">"[https://shikai-the-storyteller.tumblr.com/post/613237429097365504/i-absolutely-didnt-go-back-through-and-edit-this Transformers: Cyberverse – Mae Catt Q&A Session (Unedited Edition)]"</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Starscream''' (スタースクリーム ''Sutāsukurīmu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Starscream''' (스타스크림 ''Seutaseukeurim'')

==See also==
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*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], the conniving, treacherous [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] and Decepticon [[second-in-command]] from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], the conflicted Decepticon (and briefly Autobot) jet from the [[Unicron Trilogy]].
*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], the conniving, treacherous Seeker and Decepticon second-in-command from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], the conniving, treacherous Seeker and Decepticon second-in-command from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], the conniving, treacherous Seeker and Decepticon second-in-command from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
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[[Category:Cyberverse Seekers]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Quintesson Judges]]
[[Category:Nezha Decepticons]]

Shouki

2022-08-07T23:20:49Z

Cosmos the Great: /* The Headmasters cartoon */

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:''Shouki is an [[Autobot]] [[Trainbot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Shouki story page.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Former leading man in several productions of ''[[wikipedia:Starlight Express|Starlight Express]]'' at the [[Imperial Amphitheatre|Iacon Amphitheater]].]]

'''Shouki''' (ショウキ ''Shōki'') is the [[Trainbot]]s' leader, and elder brother to [[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]]. He's the fastest of the team, especially when he's linked to Yukikaze in train mode. Like his teammates, he has an elemental weakness, namely earthquakes. Like most people. A somber and straightforward bot, he takes his duties and his responsibilities towards his teammates extremely seriously. Unfortunately, he also a tendency towards the dramatic and a temper as quick as his train mode that can get he and the other Trainbots into trouble.

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==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Generations'' toy bios====
The Trainbots were constructed on Earth, in Japan. Their creation was a collaboration by several Japanese companies utilizing technology developed in the [[Binaltech (technology)|''Binaltech Project'']]. {{storylink|Shouki#Generations (Japan)|''Generations'' Shouki bio}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
The Trainbots were built in the ''Raiden Initiative'' by a team of Japanese scientists. ''Raiden Initiative'' team leader Doctor [[Sōji Yoshikawa]] was given the honor of naming the team leader, the original Shinkansen. He chose the name "Shouki" as a powerful and dignified name, that connected with his own love of {{w|Nakajima Ki-44|military history}}. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 27, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/27}}

====''Masterpiece'' toy bios (1)====
The Trainbots joined the Autobots in 2011. They were appointed the Autobot transport team, inheriting the role from [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] after the duo retired for a life of space exploration. {{storylink|Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|''Masterpiece'' Shouki bio}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Keiichi Noda]] (Japanese), [[Michihiro Ikemizu]] (Japanese, episode 1)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}

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In 2011, Shouki and the Trainbots were operating on Earth. After [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] invaded Cybertron, the robot trains assembled to transport their fellow Autobots to Cybertron across the [[space bridge]]. Shouki intervened on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s first fight with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], knocking aside the ninja consultant long enough for the Autobots to roll out. The convoy was attacked along the way by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, but [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] drove them off. On Cybertron, Shouki saved [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] from [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} The Trainbots formed [[Raiden]] and fought alongside [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] against their Decepticon combiner counterparts. They were nearly crushed by falling debris when [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] collapsed a building on them using his [[Sonic stun-gun|sonic stun gun]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Shouki and the Trainbots returned to Earth just in time to shuttle [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s back to Cybertron, after their successful quest for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} In their train mode, Shouki and the Trainbots transported Rodimus Prime and the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s to planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] as reinforcements for the Headmasters. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}} They also carried him into battle again on the planet [[Praum]], where [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] had set a trap for Fortress and his team. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}}

[[File:HM8 Shoki imbibing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Sharkleberry Fin? I asked for Purplesaurus Rex!"]]
Back on Earth, Shouki and the Trainbots took Danny and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] on a sightseeing trip in Tokyo, Japan. Shouki was very proud of the country, which was his birthplace on Earth. When <s>Sixshot</s> a mysterious robot declared his intention to steal all of Japan's energy, Shouki and the Trainbots remained quietly alert, confident their combination form could handle any threat to their homeland. Their passive response to the danger angered the more action-oriented Headmaster team, especially [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]. After fruitlessly chasing behind <s>Sixshot</s> the mystery robot in attacks on London and New York, Chromedome was incensed when he arrived back at Autobot headquarters to see Shouki and the Trainbots returning from a shopping spree with Danny. Shouki and Chromedome nearly came to blows with each other before Danny intervened. When <s>Sixshot</s> the mystery robot finally made his attack on Japan, Shouki demanded that his team be allowed the first strike against their opponent. Flying to the rescue, the Trainbots assembled as Raiden to fight <s>Sixshot</s> their mysterious opponent. Raiden's victory was prevented by the arrival of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], piloted by [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. It turned into an all-out brawl after that, with the Headmasters arriving as reinforcements for their comrades. Sixshot was revealed, and he used his ninja training seemingly to duplicate himself, attacking Raiden as several winged wolves. As a demonstration of their newfound trust in each other, Raiden urged Chromedome to shoot at the holographic Sixshots swarming around him, knowing he would certainly be hit by some of the blasts. The Decepticons were eventually driven off and Shouki and Chromedome shook hands back at headquarters, having forged a warrior's bond on the field of battle. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

[[File:HM12 Shoki vs flying debris.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Galvatron soon struck out against Cybertron again, this time seeking the new super-metal known as [[Cybertonuron]]. Shouki and the Trainbots were first in line on Earth to transport over the space bridge into combat with the Decepticons. They rushed straight into the fighting as soon as they arrived. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Shouki and the Trainbots confronted the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s in defense of their home planet. Shouki clearly told [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] what's what, warning him to leave the planet or suffer the consequences. As the fighting began, Shouki belted [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] hard across the mouth and flipped the bestial Razorclaw over his back, showing off his fighting skills. The battle was fierce but brief, as the Trainbots disabled their opponents. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Shouki and the Trainbots defended the [[Sol 1]] satellite during its launch cycle. When Scourge, Cyclonus and the Predacons arrived to steal the satellite, they flew out with the Headmasters to stop them. Shouki gave the command and the Trainbots assembled to form Raiden, grappling with [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and ultimately chasing off the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} Next, Shouki's team joined the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] on an emergency rescue mission to [[Peru]], where an active volcano was threatening a small town. They were intercepted by the Predacons, and so Shouki asked [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] to go on ahead and help the villagers while the Trainbots occupied the Preds. Soon, Raiden and Predaking were formed, and the battle was really joined. The Headmasters soon arrived and tagged out the Trainbots, allowing Shouki and his friends to journey to the village and escort the people to safety in their combined train mode. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} In their next evil scheme, the Decepticons unleashed [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] in downtown [[San Francisco]], prompting the Autobots to respond. Shouki and the Trainbots arrived on the scene, but were confronted by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who wished to duel with sabers made of light. The Trainbots formed Raiden and met Bruticus sword for sword. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}
[[File:HM14 shouki at gunpoint.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
On a geological expedition to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] with Danny and Spike, Shouki and the Trainbots were present when a series of tremors rocked the landscape. Seeking to investigate, the group split up to locate the source of the phenomena. Shouki took Danny and Wheelie with him, and they happened across [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] and [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] of the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. Although they informed Spike of what they had seen, they were then captured by [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] on sentry duty. After they were rescued by the Headmasters and uncovered the Decepticons' plan to blow up Mars, Shouki and the Trainbots flew back to Athenia in order to take Spike and Danny to safety. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} They were almost immediately called back, however — the Decepticon Headmasters had used [[plasma energy]] to neutralize Fortress Maximus, leaving the Autobots on Mars in desperate need of reinforcements. Shouki and the trains reformed Raiden as they arrived, and fought against [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and the MegaZarak Transtector in scorpion mode. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

Shouki and the Trainbots served as military transportation for the Autobots when they attacked the Decepticon meeting on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. The strike was foiled by the arrival of Galvatron, and the Autobots fled back to Earth aboard the trains. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} Shouki and his team were next called upon for a relief mission, transporting energon to the planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]]. Shouki worked with Ultra Magnus to load his men up with energon cubes from Earth's stockpiles, but their preparations were interrupted by Galvatron and the Decepticons, who wanted the energy for themselves. When the firefight started, Ultra Magnus told Shouki to forget about them and get the energon to Sandra, but they were shot down twice by the villains before they could leave atmosphere. After being shot out of the air by Sixshot, Shouki bravely challenged the much larger Decepticon to battle, before withdrawing behind the large vehicle forms of his teammates and using them as cover to fire on the Decepticons. The Autobots of Earth finally gave up, sending energy reserves from Athenia instead. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

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Shouki and the Trainbots also ferried the Witwickys and Headmasters to the mutual benefits talk with Galvatron. When the Autobots learned Galvatron was actually a fake, Shouki and his brother Yukikaze distracted the Decepticons by sumo wrestling each other, giving their comrades a chance to secure the Witwickys safety. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}} After the talks failed, the Decepticons fled into space aboard Scorponok, planning to raid other planets in the universe for their energy. The Trainbots were part of a task force Fortress assembled to chase after their nefarious foes. After reaching the [[Twin Star]] planets, Shouki and the Trainbots ferried [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] down to the barren world of Toruin. They then transformed into Raiden and flew to the sister planet, Sperity, to battle the Decepticon invaders. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} On [[Daros]], Shouki and the Trainbots transported the rescued prisoners from the northern hemisphere to safety. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}} They also appeared on [[Paradise]], escorting [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] on his scouting mission and later flying the Technobots and Monsterbots into battle. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}

On [[Pirate Planet]], Shouki and Yukikaze helped Highbrow unlock the secret of the proton energy. They transported him to an abandoned pirate ship in space, where they recovered a signal transmitting skull that served as a key to the pirates' pyramid hiding place. They were almost caught flatfooted by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]], but Danny Witwicky managed to surprise the Decepticon and give them a chance to escape. At the pyramid, the train brothers reunited with their fellow Trainbots and formed Raiden to keep Galvatron from interfering. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}}

After returning to Earth, the Trainbots re-entered Ultra Magnus's command at Autobot City. Summoned to transport the Technobots to the site of a Decepticon attack in [[Florida|Miami]], Shouki opined that Ultra Magnus should alert Fortress to the attack, but Magnus wanted to handle things on his own without bothering the commander. As the conflict escalated and Sixshot and Trypticon besieged Autobot City itself, Shouki and the Trainbots returned to the city and Shouki again pleaded for Ultra Magnus to ask for help. Magnus relented this time, and Shouki sent word to Athenia before he and his team joined the battle as Raiden. Alas, they were kept busy by [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] long enough for Sixshot to murder Ultra Magnus; in the aftermath, Shouki and his comrades attended Magnus's funeral. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}

[[File:HM26 Shoki prods Spike.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
When Spike and Chromedome needed to get to Earth for the volcano summit, Shouki and the trains popped over to Athenia to give them a ride. At Autobot City, Shouki and [[Suiken]] heard a commotion outside and investigated, finding Spike injured in a battle between Metroplex and Trypticon. Shouki rushed him back to Athenia for treatment, then returned to Earth to defend the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]] from the Decepticons. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} After the Decepticons seemingly abandoned Earth, Shouki and the Trainbots assisted Spike in rebuilding the planet after the enemy's departure, starting out by combining into Raiden and helping Defensor and Computron destroy the Decepticons' abandoned Earth headquarters. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}} They subsequently joined the team of Autobots who pursued the Decepticons to planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], where they flew Chromedome and Daniel in close to Scorponok's Transtector base so they could rescue the captive Wheelie. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} On the return trip to Earth, Shouki's team aided the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s in searching for Daniel after he disappeared into a space vortex, {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}} and transported the Headmasters to the asteroid [[Pallas]] in order to battle the Decepticons. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

Upon returning to Earth, Shouki and the Trainbots ferried Danny and the Headmasters to the Andes Mountains for a rescue mission, after Spike and [[Carly]] crashed their jet in the treacherous terrain. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As part of Raiden, Shouki participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Masterpiece'' toy bios (2)====
The destruction of the space bridge network left the Trainbots pivotal to the Autobots' transportation infrastructure, and they remained a frequent sight on Earth long after the Headmasters and the rest of the Autobot forces departed. {{storylink|Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|''Masterpiece'' Shouki bio}}

====''Super-God Masterforce Master File''====
Following the expulsion of the Decepticons from Earth after the battle at the North Pole, the Transformers' war shifted into a series of space-based exchanges between Athenia and Chaar known as the [[Master Wars]]. During this time, the Trainbots discovered that Scorponok had constructed a new transtector for himself, and reported the news to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]. {{storylink|Master File No, 1}}

====Train Wars====
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The Trainbots were wounded fighting the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], who tore them apart in their Raiden configuration. Blaming himself, Shouki left the team, and began fighting alone, all so that he would never endanger a comrade again. Shouki returned to his creators, [[Shibuya Manufacturing Corporation|Shibuya Manufacturing Worldwide]], and elected to give up his ability to combine and be reformatted into a triple changer. {{storylink|Shouki#Generations (Japan)|''Generations'' Shouki bio}} While undergoing the procedure at [[Metrobase]], he saved [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] from the [[Jet Corps]]. Daniel had a plan to infiltrate the Decepticons by disguising Shouki as the ''[[Thunder Arrow]]'', though the former Trainbot chafed at the prospect of Daniel being his partner. {{storylink|Train Wars: Shouki & Daniel Chapter}}

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After [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] had stolen data specs of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Metrowars|new body]], Shouki disguised himself as the ''Thunder Arrow'' and lay in wait for the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] to come to him. In due course, the Decepticon approached Shouki and was wholly fooled by his disguise, allowing the Autobot and Daniel to strike down Kickback and incinerate the data he was carrying. Though Daniel congratulated Shouki on a job well done, the Autobot wasn't too keen on partnering himself with the boy; remembering what had happened to his comrades from [[Micro|Zone]], Shouki urged Daniel to distance himself from him so that he wouldn't come into harm's way. The conversation was interrupted by an emergency signal emanating from Cybertron, and the pair took off for the mechanical world.

Upon arrival, Shouki was accosted by [[The Fallen]], who had burned his way to Cybertron's core in order to reach [[Vector Sigma]]. The ancient Transformer sardonically thanked [[Overdrive]] for guiding him to his goal, a statement which Shouki misinterpreted as meaning that Overdrive was in cahoots with The Fallen. He prepared to blast Overdrive, only to be stopped by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. The elder advised Shouki to consider the situation at hand without letting his emotions cloud his judgement. Alpha Trion furthermore directed Shouki's attention to Vector Sigma as it activated itself, prompting Overdrive to petition his [[spark]] and his [[Quantum Dial]] to the super-computer in order to stave off The Fallen. To Shouki's disbelief, the pact was made and several cosmically-displaced Transformers materialized about to fight back against The Fallen. {{storylink|Train Wars}}

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But the reinforcements didn't prove as helpful as Shouki and friends had hoped as the Fallen summoned a host of infernal energy spikes, impaling them all! Cackling in victory, The Fallen began to assimilate [[Primus#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Vector Sigma]] with his tendrils. Shūta and Daniel tried to stop the mad demigod from taking the [[Transformer]]s' creator, only to get tangled up themselves. As all seemed lost, Shouki was thrown into a flashback of Raiden and the other Trainbots falling in battle. Driven to a blind fury by his own helplessness in protecting his friends, Shouki broke free from the Fallen's restraints in a fury but was calmed by Goshooter, who reassured him they could trust in their partners.

Just then, the villain soon found himself under attack from a mightier foe: Metroplex! And with him every single train Autobot! Shouki was reunited with his Trainbot teammates and Daniel ended up for the better, having been saved by the presumably lost [[Overdrive]]. The [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]] explained that he was able to use the [[human]] as a homing signal to escape.

Chiding his brother for being as solemn as ever, [[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]] reminded Shouki the Trainbots would always have his back. With that, on [[Windy (G1)|Windy]]'s count the Trainbots, [[Sixliner|Liner Team]] and [[Sixtrain|Train Team]] all combined into "[[Trainbot Omni-Car Joint]]" to restrain the demigod. With Vector Sigma safely in his possession, Alpha Trion uses his function as the key to the supercomputer to give Shouki a new mode: the train bazooka "Raiden"! Aimed by Goshooter and empowered with Metroplex's energies, the bazooka blasted The Fallen, vanquishing him. In the aftermath, the Omnibots promised to return everyone to their right place and time, and the Trainbots shared a tender moment as Daniel reminded Shouki they were ''all'' his partners. {{storylink|Train Wars 2}}
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===''TV Magazine'' comic continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' comic====
[[File:Trainbots Beast Special.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Bottom right, doing the talking.]]
Responding to a distress call from their [[Beastformer (species)|Beastformer]] allies on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]], Shouki and the Trainbots hurtled through the atmosphere in their separate train modes to deal with the Decepticons menacing the planet. Combining in mid-air, the united team allowed gravity to do the rest of the work as Raiden delivered a shattering "JR Kick" straight to Predaking's face, taking him out of the fight. The day won, [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] directed the Trainbots to shuttle the any of the Beastformers' wounded back to the Autobot base on [[Athenia]] for treatment. {{storylink|The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

Back on Earth, Shouki and his team wowed Daniel with their amphibious talents as they transported him and the Autobot Headmasters on a mission to investigate reports of massive squids attacking the Autobots' undersea bases. The Decepticons were laying in ambush and unleashed the culprit, a giant robot squid! The Trainbots allowed themselves to be entangled by the mechanical mollusk, biding their time until Daniel was safe inside his [[exosuit]] and the Headmasters' remotely piloted [[transtector]]s converged on their location. When the time was right, the Trainbots erupted into their robot modes, catapulting their passengers to safety and shredding several of creatures' tentacles in the process. As the Headmasters did their part by tying the creature into one massive knot, the Trainbots made a show of it by erupting from the ocean as Raiden to swing the swing the automaton architeuthis like a mace, flattening the other Decepticons and ending the aquatic menace. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 3|The Headmasters #3}}

[[File:HMmanga trainbots.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
When [[Christmas]] rolled around, Shouki and co got into the spirit of the season when they joined the Autobot Headmasters in handing out gifts at a Japanese children's hospital, even going so far as to procure an enormous Santa hat to don as Raiden and carry a huge sack. The merriment was soon interrupted by the arrival of the Decepticon Headmasters, but rather than join the battle, the Trainbots followed Chromedome's instruction to disengage, decombining and flying the hospital's patients to safety in their respective train modes.{{storylink|The Headmasters issue 6|The Headmasters #6}}

====''The Headmasters'' story pages====
Upon their arrival to [[Athenia]], the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] set out to make themselves useful by offering their expertise to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress's]] existing troops. While the Trainbots could assume their train modes in a flash, when it came time to combine into Raiden, the big guy failed to live up to his name. Shouki and his team began taking speed transformation lessons from the Autobots' new resident "Speed Coach", [[Pointblank]], to get their super mode formation up to snuff. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (story page)|''The Headmasters'' story pages}}
====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic====
[[File:Trainbots Masterforce Delivery.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Waaaay to the left, closest to Athenia.]]

Several years after the Decepticons' expulsion from Earth following the final battle at the North Pole, the Trainbots were dispatched to pick up the new Autobot [[Masterforce (technology)|Masterforce]] that had risen to prominence on Earth, and bring them to [[Athenia]] so Fortress could transfer his position of [[Supreme Commander]] to their leader, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]. Naturally, the Decepticons attacked Athenia during Ginrai's stay, and the Trainbots formed Raiden to fight back, only for him to wind up being cut down alongside Chromedome by a powerful blast from the combined Decepticon [[Scramble 7]]. The quick thinking of Ginrai and the other Godmasters managed to repel the Decepticons with a combination attack, and a battered Raiden survived to fight another day. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army}}
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===''Super-God Masterforce'' intro===
The Trainbots soared majestically through the sky in their combined train mode alongside- [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]'s base mode??? {{storylink|title sequence#Title sequence #1 2|''Masterforce'' title sequence}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Shouki.jpg|100px|thumb|"So I asked her... 'Want to get hitched in Vegas?'"]]
Shouki was part of a big crowd of unhappy Cybertronians who made [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] look really stupid when he tried to make a speech assuring them that everything would be okay after the collapse of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s supposedly-benevolent rule. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}

===''Legends'' comic===
Shouki and Daniel were among the heroic [[Kreon]]s who visited the [[Legends World]] to defend it from the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Special Chapter|Special Chapter}}
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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TFPS2 shouki rodimus vs astrotrain.jpg|thumb|Hot train-on-train action.]]
Shouki was one of the Autobots who joined the battle on the planet [[Zel Samine]] over the powerful [[Zel Quartz]]. Combined with his fellow Trainbots as Raiden, he tried and failed to prevent the Decepticons from penetrating the [[Enormous Laser Transmission Array]]. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

{{Note|Shouki is a non-playable character who appears only among the legion of Autobot duplicates in the Decepticon campaign, and as part of Raiden when he appears in the story.}}
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==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|The Headmasters}}
[[File:G1toy shouki.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Da dum dum dah dum dum DAH!]]
*'''Shouki''' ([[1987]])
**''ID number'': '''C-125'''
**''Accessories'': "Mach laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, Raiden breast panel, Raiden waist panel

:''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' Shouki transforms into a blue and white {{w|0 Series Shinkansen|Type 0 Shinkansen}} bullet train. Like all his fellow Trainbots, he began life as a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Train Robo"—specifically, the "No. 1 Tôkaidô Bullet Train" figure—and he still features space for a Diaclone pilot figure in the front end of his vehicle mode, though he no longer comes with plastic tracks to ride on like the ''Diaclone'' figure did. In train mode, he can link up end-to-end with his teammates using the connectors included, and forms the upper torso of the team's combined mode, Raiden; he has been retooled from his ''Diaclone'' release to incorporate a new waist-panel for Raiden that was not part of the original toy.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Shouki/shouki.htm More information on Shouki at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy raiden giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Raiden''' (Gift set, 1987)
**''ID number'': '''C-131'''
**''Accessories'': "Mach laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, Raiden breast panel, Raiden waist panel

: The entire Trainbot team was sold both as individuals and in a six-bot Raiden gift-set. All six toys in this set were identical to their individual releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Raiden/raiden.htm More information on Raiden at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Zonetoy shouki.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Shouki''' (''Trainbot'', [[1990]])
**''ID number'': '''C-354'''
**''Accessories'': "Mach laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, Raiden breast panel, Raiden waist panel

: The Trainbots were re-released during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Zone|Zone]]'' in new packaging, and only as individuals, never in a box set. The toys are identical to their original ''Headmasters'' incarnations, except for the fact that they no longer sport [[rubsign]]s.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/zone-cybertrons-322/shouki-2141/ More information on the ''Zone'' release of Shouki at TFW2005.com]''
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====''Transform Jr''====
*'''Shouki and Seizan''' (1987)
:Stumpy, simplified versions of Shouki and the Trainbots were released as part of the ''Diaclone'' toyline in addition to the full-size figures, which were then re-released as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] subsidiary [[Seven]]'s ''[[Transform Jr]]'' line of simplified Transformers toys. Shouki was available in a boxed two-pack with Seizan, and the pair could combine with the other four Trainbots (also released in packs of two) to form a stumpy little Raiden.

*'''Raiden''' (1987)
:The ''Transform Jr'' versions of Shouki and his team were also available in a complete giftset.
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===''Generations'' (Japan)===
[[File:Generationstoy shouki.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is...very curious.]]
*'''Shouki''' (December [[2014]])
**''Accessories:'' "Mach laser" gun, [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Generations|Daniel]]

:[[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] Shouki is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Deluxe Class [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Classics|Astrotrain]], able to [[Triple Changer|triple-change]] into bullet train and space shuttle alternate modes, the latter explained as a disguise meant to resemble the Decepticon spaceship the ''[[Thunder Arrow]]''. Additionally, the "[[Train Wars]]" manga invents a fourth mode for the figure, the "Train Bazooka", a huge gun mode that can be wielded over-the-shoulder by other characters, named after Raiden's original weapon.

:Offered exclusively through [[Hero-X|Million Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers Generations 2014]]'' Vol. 1 book, Shouki comes with a redeco of the [[Mini-Con]] [[Groundspike]], reimagined as an [[exosuit]]ed [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Generations|Daniel Witwicky]], disguised as [[Skystalker (G1)|the pilot]] of the ''Thunder Arrow'' as part of their secret mission. Daniel also triple-changes into a bow weapon for Shouki and a pantograph for his train mode.
::*''[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/techsgenerations.html Translation of ''Generations'' Shouki's bio at Soundwave's Oblivion]''
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===''Masterpiece G Series''===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-01-Trainbot-Shouki.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Trainbot Shouki''' ([[June 25]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''MPG-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, 2 seats, rail A, rail B, Raiden chest part, joint part

:Previously teased on the "A Railway Story In The Sky" exhibition on December 3, 2019 and later confirmed in a magazine interview<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono.html Figure King 278: Interview with Kōjin Ōno] at Soundwave's Oblivion</ref> with designer [[Kōjin Ōno]] in the [[March]] [[2021]] issue of ''[[Figure Ō]]'', Shouki is the first release in the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece G Series]]''. Produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], the figure converts into a fully HO [[scale]] compatible incarnation of his classic Shinkansen train mode.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> Shouki's third mode forms the upper torso of the historic first ''Masterpiece'' combiner in the form of a new incarnation of Raiden.

:Shouki includes seat parts scaled to fit two figures in his front cabin, both ''Masterpiece'' human figures or- in a cheeky reference to the Trainbots' significantly higher profile in the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline- pilots from the 2016 ''Diaclone'' toyline via a pair of flip down "booster seats." The figure includes Raiden's chest plate for torso mode, which can store in his front cabin in both train and robot mode (and during the conversion, if you're feeling ambitious) or be used as a shield. Shouki's gun can be stowed in his right calf in robot mode and in his undercarriage in train mode.

:Lastly, the figure includes two modular railway sections slated to combine with segments included with the other Trainbots a la the team's original ''Diaclone'' plastic tracks. This track can be converted into a base for a stand armature (sold separately), and an adapter is included for display as either a "flying train" (a staple of the ''Headmasters'' cartoon) or a dismembered torso display while you wait for the rest of the combiner. Morbid!

:Optional Generation 1 toy-accurate stickers for Raiden's chest plate were released by TakaraTomy as a promotion in ''Figure Ō'''s [[July]] [[2022]] issue.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/06/27/figure-king-magazine-official-stickers-for-masterpiece-mpg-01-shouki-459472 Figure King Magazine Official Stickers For Masterpiece MPG-01 Shouki] at TFW2005</ref>

::*''[[Source:The Transformers: Masterpiece G Series bios#1|Machine translation of ''Masterpiece'' Shouki's bio]]''
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==Notes==
*Though it is a little tricky to tell the true meaning of Shouki's name since it is "spelled" in phonetic katakana rather than kanji (鍾馗), it most likely comes from a {{w|Zhong Kui|mythological figure}} or {{w|Nakajima Ki-44|a type of Japanese WWII fighter plane}}. [[Ask Vector Prime]] would make reference to the latter in detailing the Trainbots' origin. ''Shouki'' also means "sanity" (正気), a pun occasionally used for jokes in fiction.
*Shouki had the preliminary name of '''Mach''' (マッハ ''Mahha''),<ref>''When the Anime/Tokusatsu Hero Was Born'' by [[Keisuke Fujikawa]]</ref> which was likely taken from the occasional identification of the ''Diaclone'' toy as "Machliner" (マッハライナー ''Mahharainā'').
*Shouki appears as part of the Trainbots' combined train form in the [[title sequence]] of the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon]], but not in the series itself. The series creators seem to have intended to use the Robot Train to travel back and forth to [[Athenia]], more closely tying ''Super-God Masterforce'' to previous Transformers series, but the idea was quietly dropped. They did, however, appear for that purpose in the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (manga)|manga]].
*Kreon Shouki wears the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ironhide]] helmet and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] wing-backpack.
* Shouki's ''Masterpiece'' toy recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.diaclone.net/orid/diatr/d068.html ''Diaclone'' Shouki at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)]

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Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)

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:''Optimus Prime is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:CyberverseOptimus.jpg|thumb|300px|''People getting chosen by the Matrix... leading the Autobots... and I'm like... I just wanna mow hay.'']]
'''Optimus Prime''' is the legendary leader of the [[Autobot]]s. With axe and hard light [[Insignia|Autobrand]] shield in hand, he's taken on the [[Decepticon]]s in more battles than you can count. As strong in mind as he is in body, Optimus' speeches and care for his men has led to him becoming widely respected. Even [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] acknowledges his former friend's prowess enough that he'll enter occasional negotiations for peace. He's good friends with [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]], who is practically his right hand bot. If you're looking for a hero, then he's your bot.

However, this heroism is something that was thrust upon him. Feeling the weight of his reputation, Optimus occasionally finds himself unable to connect to his far more relaxed crew in times of celebration. In times of peace, he'd much rather contribute to restoration efforts than continue on as active leader, despite his popularity. Until that day, Optimus Prime is the best leader an Autobot could ask for, and the worst nightmare a [[Decepticon]] could imagine.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Jake Foushee|Jake Tillman]] (English), [[Takehito Koyasu]] (Japanese)|[[Erwin Grunspan]] (French, season 1), [[Benoît Grimmiaux]] (French, season 2), [[Klaus-Dieter Klebsch]] (German), [[Marco Balzarotti]] (Italian), [[Alfonso Ramírez]] (Latin-American Spanish, Season 1), [[Blas Garcia]] (Latin-American Spanish, Season 2), [[Miguel Ángel Muro]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Mário Spatziani]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
[[File:We Want The Same Thing (Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero promo).jpg|thumb|300px|"So are we on for our regular Scrabble night?"]]
Once a mere file clerk, {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}} Optimus was drawn to the charismatic [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s campaign for change, becoming one of his closest allies. During a meeting at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]], Optimus assured Megatron he would author the speech Megatron was to give at their upcoming rally. {{storylink|Maccadam's}}

At the rally, Optimus stood amongst Megatron’s closest allies as he unveiled the Decepticon movement. Though the rally was a success, Megatron's growing power began to reveal darker shades of his personality and ambition. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}

Megatron eventually staged an attack on the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] killing all of the councillors save [[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]] who had Bumblebee bring Optimus to him. Though Optimus blamed himself for the war, Trion reassured his protege that he had done what he felt was right and stayed true to himself. Before he passed however, Trion bestowed the [[Matrix of Leadership]] onto Optimus who accepted the talisman and became Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

Optimus made one last effort to peacefully negotiate with his old friend, asking him to end his hostilities and allow them to diplomatically resolve their issues. With neither Megatron or Optimus willing to bend to the other, Megatron declared [[Great War (Cyberverse)|open war]] on his once friend and his faction. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}

As the war escalated, Optimus was captured by the notorious [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] who stashed him in an Energon warehouse. Before he could delivered, Optimus was rescued by Bumblebee and brought back to Autobot territory. {{storylink|Shadowstriker (episode)|Shadowstriker}} Another adventure saw him personally carry a wounded [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] across a battlefield. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}} Optimus and Megatron had several peace talks during the war but never managed to come to an agreement. Witnessing one of these talks, [[Maccadam]] inspired Optimus to never lose hope, noting that a successful ceasefire would make all the failed attempts worth it. {{storylink|Parley}}

[[File:MatrixOfLeadership-OPglows.jpg|thumb|300px|left|"I HAVE THE POWER!"]]
After learning that the Decepticons sought to use [[Vector Sigma]] to reprogram the [[AllSpark]], {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}} the Autobots planned to keep the artifact out of Megatron's reach by sending it through a [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]]. Though the Decepticons put up a fierce fight, the Autobots ultimately succeeded in their goal, Decepticon firepower caused the Space Bridge to collapse after the AllSpark was sent through, sending it to parts unknown. {{storylink|Allspark (Cyberverse)|Allspark}} Sometime later, Optimus and Bumblebee were being pursued by [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]] and [[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]. After a short battle in the [[Grand Imperium]] resulting in the Seekers retreating, the pair reflected on Cybertron’s current state and how Optimus had failed to account for the debilitating effects that the AllSpark's absence would have on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Realizing the mistake he'd made in launching the artifact, Optimus ordered the construction of a new [[Vanguard-class Deep Space Interceptor|''Vanguard''-class]] vessel so that the AllSpark could be located and retrieved. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

When the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']] was completed, it launched from Iacon. {{storylink|Fractured}} Among the Autobots joining him was Bumblebee, who shared a heartfelt goodbye with [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] before Optimus called him to the ship. {{storylink|Memory (Cyberverse)|Memory}}

During their travels, the Autobots, running critically low on [[Energon]], stopped on a nearby planet in response to an Energon reading. Once there, they found a race of [[Cave monster|subterranean creatures]] that attacked them on sight. During the battle, Optimus realized the creatures fed off of Energon and ordered his troops to retreat. Despite the planet containing much needed Energon, Optimus insisted it be left alone, finding it too high a moral cost to damn the aliens to extinction merely to ensure their own survival. Instead, he ordered the entire crew to enter stasis to conserve power. {{storylink|The Journey}}
[[File:Cyberverse-Optimus-Energon-Scanner.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
On autopilot, the ''Ark'' made its way to [[Earth]] only to suffer a hull breach and crash, {{storylink|King of the Dinosaurs}} in [[Mount St. Hilary]], its sleeping passengers blissfully unaware of their ship's fate. {{storylink|Awaken Sleeping Giants}}

This unintentional radio silence left many of the Autobots on Cybertron to question the fate of their missing comrades with Bumblebee's amnesia preventing him from answering Windblade's queries on Optimus's location. {{storylink|Fractured}} {{storylink|The Journey}}

Once [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] had hacked into Windblade and Bumblebee's [[cortical psychic patch]], he trapped the scout in a fake memory that painted both he and Optimus as deep-cover Decepticons who had sabotaged the ''Ark''. Realizing that Optimus would never commit such acts, Bumblebee managed to break free of the illusion. {{storylink|Sabotage}}

When Bumblebee's group had rediscovered the ''Ark'', [[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] managed to reactivate the ship and revive the crew. As Optimus caught up with his friends, getting a hug from Bumblebee, Teletraan informed everyone that a [[Decepticon fleet]] was bearing down on their location. Not wasting a moment, Optimus led his crew outside so they could confront their foes. {{storylink|Eruption}}

Optimus eventually addressed the populace of Earth on television to make the Autobot-Decepticon war public knowledge, and vowed to protect the planet to the best of his ability. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}} During this time, he also fought Megatron at a silo site. {{storylink|Spotted}} Later, he led the Autobots on an excursion to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to prevent the Decepticons from destroying the earth with his [[Planet Smasher]]. Optimus managed to overpower Megatron, forcing him to retreat, and he and the other Autobots managed to shut down the doomsday device. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}} Before they could pursue the Decepticons into the subterranean caves, the [[planetary engine]]s the Decepticons had installed sprang to life and forced the moon on a collision course with Earth. Leaving a small team to work on deactivating the engines, Optimus lead his own squadron into the caves to secure the control room. Upon reaching their destination, the room self destructs, preventing them from disabling the engines. Fortunately, [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]], [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] manage to hack the system and reverse the engines, moving the moon back into stable orbit. Satisfied, Optimus announced their victory to the people of Earth, echoing his previous promise to protect the planet. {{storylink|Bad Moon Rising}}

After returning to Earth, Optimus showed interest in the potential of Wheeljack's new [[Hyper Fuel]] to move the ''Ark'' out of its resting place. He later decided the material was too unstable for use after an incident involving a hyperactive [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]], one which he narrowly stopped through the use of Wheeljack's [[force shield blaster]]. {{storylink|The Visitor}} Shortly thereafter, Optimus was contacted by Megatron, who was holding Hot Rod captive, and demanded Prime give his own life if he wanted to save the young Autobot. Prime was prepared to agree, but when Hot Rod managed to free himself and escape, Optimus rescinded his agreement. {{storylink|Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime}}

[[File:Cyberverse-Trials-PrimeArmor.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Now where have I [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|seen]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|this]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|before?]]]]
After analyzing the [[GroundBridge]]s appearing around the world to find their point of convergence, the Autobots sent Optimus through one to retrieve the AllSpark, where he found Megatron also arriving. Before they could clash, they were interrupted by [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]], the AllSpark's guardian, who granted them powerful new [[spark armor]] and pitted them against each other to win possession of the relic. While the two were distracted by the battle, Starscream snuck into the chamber and stole the AllSpark. Optimus, unaware of Starscream's new independence, accused Megatron of deceit and attempted to stop him, but Megatron escaped through another GroundBridge. Determined to prevent the Decepticons from misusing the relic, he convinced Cheetor to become their new ally and the two headed back to the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Trials}}

After helping Cheetor make his acquaintance with the other Autobots, Optimus, along with Grimlock, Bumblebee, and Hot Rod, took Cheetor to the bridge, and had him explain his mysterious origins. After this explanation of his history, Optimus was determined to retake the AllSpark back from Megatron at all costs. To which, he led an assault on the ''Nemesis'', and sent Cheetor, along with Hot Rod and Bumblebee, to find the AllSpark. As both Optimus and Megatron fought one another, they were interrupted by Cheetor, who explained how this conflict was pointless as the AllSpark wasn’t on the Decepticon warship, when Optimus demanded an explanation from Megatron, he discovered how Starscream had broken away from the Decepticons and stole the AllSpark for himself. This led to Optimus and Megatron calling a truce, and possible alliance against Starscream. {{storylink|Dark Birth}}

As Optimus prepared himself for negotiations with Megatron, he recalled a memory of Maccadam had encouraged him to never give up his diplomatic mindset until there was peace between all Cybertronians. This lesson would carry on into his latest attempts of negotiations with Megatron to discuss the danger of Starscream. Though initial strides were made, the underlying tensions between the two factions was triggered by the arrival of [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]], who had been trying to speak to Windblade but was killed by the Decepticons on the presumption that she was a traitor, leading to an all-out brawl. As a result, Megatron declared that there would be no peace between Autobots and Decepticons with Optimus declaring that the Autobots would have to stop Starscream alone. {{storylink|Parley}}

Not long after this, Optimus sent Bumblebee, Hot Rod, Windblade, and Cheetor to Starscream's lair, only to learn that the Decepticon had abandoned the base. Once they returned, however, they received an SOS from the ''Nemesis'', which in turn prompted Optimus and a small group of Autobots to investigate, in turn, they discovered that something had drained all the Decepticons of their Energon. They would eventually meet the culprits in the form of the [[Scraplet]]s, who managed to separate Optimus and Windblade from the rest of the group. As they made their way to the bridge, they saw Megatron laying on the ground, his Energon also drained. It didn't take long for the Scraplets to surround them and damage Optimus, it was then that Starscream revealed himself and explained his plan, and communed with the Scraplet who was supposedly [[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]] and explained how he wanted the Matrix of Leadership back. When Optimus refused, Starscream had their Energon completely drained, and was prepared to seize the Matrix, until he was bested by Cheetor, who managed to use the AllSpark to restore everyone and disable the Scraplets. However, he was unable stop Starscream from escaping with the AllSpark, it was then that Megatron permitted Optimus and the Autobots to leave. {{storylink|Starscream's Children}}

Optimus would then assign the Autobots to different tasks in hopes of finding Starscream and the AllSpark, but failed to account for Cheetor, who wasn’t acknowledged by the Autobot leader as he was working at one of the terminals on the ''Ark’s'' Bridge. Later, after hearing of Starscream’s attempt to kidnap Cheetor and Bumblebee, Optimus stated that Cheetor would make an excellent Autobot scout after hearing of his training as well. {{storylink|Spotted}}
[[file:Cyberverse-Optimus-Wounded.jpg|thumb|300px|Darn leg cramps!]]
Later, the Autobot leader would be on the ''Ark'' when they were unexpectedly attacked, believing the intruder to be Starscream, Optimus rallied the Autobots to retaliate, only to be surprised when instead it was in fact [[Sky-Byte (Cyberverse)|Sky-Byte]], who wanted to challenge his mortal enemy, [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]]. Optimus told the Decepticon that Jetfire was destroyed, but Sky-Byte didn’t believe it, and escaped to find the ''Nemesis''. Not long after this, Optimus and the other Autobots would again be pleasantly surprised when the previously mentioned Jetfire appeared and went inside with the others to explain his long-running feud with Sky-Byte across the cosmos. But when the offer was made for Optimus and the other Autobots to help defeat the Decepticon once and for all, Optimus refused, stating that they had more important matters at hand, such as retrieving the AllSpark, and that it was Jetfire's choice on wether he wanted to save lives or destroy them.

Much later, Optimus was beaten down by Sky-Byte, who was infused with Spark Armor granted to him by Starscream and took the Autobot leader to a Colosseum. Jetfire had also brought Megatron there to meet with Sky-Byte to finish the feud. The ensuing battle would lead to Jetfire, Sky-Byte, and Optimus to fall into a cavern below, where Optimus was fairly wounded from the fall. In the end, Jetfire made the noble decision and rescued Prime before shedding his Spark armor, telling Optimus about the whereabouts of the AllSpark as they returned to the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Infinite Vendetta}}

Guided by Jetfire to the GroundBridge Nexus, the Autobots were met by the Decepticons, themselves guided by Sky-Byte before Starscream arrived, now having merged with the AllSpark. As the Seeker tried to extract everyone's sparks, Optimus channeled the power of the Matrix of Leadership, blasting the AllSpark out of Starscream and ending his threat, though the act left Optimus in deep stasis. {{storylink|I Am The Allspark}}

As his mind shifted through visions brought on by the Matrix, Optimus was placed in the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sickbay as Hot Rod led the ship off Earth and towards the space bridge. When the ''Nemesis'' began bombarding the ''Ark'', the chaos awoke Optimus and he made his way to the bridge. Entering just after Shockwave had destroyed Earth's space bridge, Optimus ordered a course set for Cybertron. {{storylink|Escape From Earth}}

When a C-Class emergency was raised in Hangar 7, Optimus came running only to find that his troops were having a victory party. Uncomfortable with such things, Optimus gave an awkward speech before he went to stargaze on the hull, being joined by Cheetor before Teletraan-X raised a genuine C-Class alarm. Working with Cheetor, Optimus discovered that Starscream had hacked Wheeljack's AllSpark emitter badges, overloading the Autobots who were wearing them. The trio fought their way to the AllSpark's containment device, Optimus smashing it to pieces to liberate his crew. With the festive mood ruined, Optimus made the ultimate sacrifice and did a little jig to get the party going once again. {{storylink|Party Down}}

When the ''Ark'' entered a thick debris field, Optimus ordered a new course plotted, even as Hot Rod, Bumblebee, and Cheetor went off for some solar-wave surfing. When the three returned, having managed to earn the ire of the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] race, Optimus watched as Cheetor used the AllSpark to recreate the [[Sharkticon homeworld]]. {{storylink|Wiped Out}}

On the bridge of the ''Ark'', Optimus was alerted to Windblade having stolen the AllSpark and made for a nearby planet. Taking Cheetor, Bumblebee, and Hot Rod with him, Optimus followed the cityspeaker through an an abandoned city, facing off against a horde of automated defences, as an entity guided Windblade to bring the AllSpark to the city centre. Though the quartet caught up to Windblade, they were too late to prevent her from opening the AllSpark. To their surprise however, the entity revealed itself as a [[Titan (group)|Titan]], [[Croaton (Cyberverse)|Croaton]]. Revealing that the city was once a [[Cybertronian colonies|Cybertronian colony]], Croaton apologized for the trouble he'd caused before he returned the Autobots their shuttle and went on his way. {{storylink|Ghost Town}}

Forty cycles after their departure from Earth, the ''Ark'' was struck by an EMP that immobilized all electromechanical systems, save [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]], Grimlock, and Teletraan who saved the ship from a supernova. {{storylink|Perfect Storm}}

When a distress call came in from [[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]], Optimus decided that they had to accelerate their return home. Finding a disused space bridge, Optimus ordered it repaired. When the portal activated however, it transported them all to [[unspace]], the void between universes. Teaming up with several multiversal counterparts to the ''Ark'', the Autobots used their AllSparks to return to their own universes, Optimus allowing himself a rare smile when the ''Ark'' entered Cybertronian orbit. {{storylink|The Crossroads}}

As he sent Jetfire and Windblade to scout the planet, Optimus tried to make contact Chromia. Unable to raise her, Optimus began to suspect a trap. Ordering the ''Ark'' evacuated, Optimus set the ship on automatic and entrusted the AllSpark to Cheetor, ordering Bumblebee and Hot Rod to defend him and instructing the three not to enter the [[Threshold of the Well]] until the Decepticons had been defeated. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}}

Once the ''Ark'' had been destroyed by a [[laser snare]], Optimus led his troops into battle. As he duelled Megatron, Optimus was targeted by Shadow Striker before Prowl took the shot at the cost of his life. Enraged, Optimus leapt at Megatron, swearing that this would be their final battle. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}}

Pushing past Megatron, Optimus tried to enter the Threshold only to find it swarming with scraplets, forcing him back before Megatron pinned him down and summoned gigantic war-capable versions of [[Shockwave's drones]]. Summoning his shield, Optimus attacked the drones but was forced back by their sheer mass. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron III}}

Finding a second wind, Optimus managed to turn the tide of the battle against the drones before Windblade informed him that Vector Sigma had been destroyed. Once the AllSpark had been restored to the core, Optimus declared the Great War over before Megatron, through Shockwave, tried to destroy the AllSpark, Cheetor's sacrifice saving the world. In a rage, Megatron lunged at Optimus who sent him back into the scraplets. After barring Shadow Striker from aiding her master, before declaring that it was time for Cybertron to transform for the better. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}}

The peace would not last long however. The [[Quintesson]]s soon invaded Cybertron, locking the populace in a virtual reality that celebrated the [[Parade of Metals]], Optimus serving as the Parade's grand marshal. {{storylink|The Loop}}

In the physical world, Hot Rod and Perceptor led the few free Cybertronians in a resistance. Though Perceptor pushed for Hot Rod to be a leader, he continued to doubt himself and tried to free Optimus to take command. Though Hot Rod made several attempts, even throttling his leader, Optimus could not overcome the Loop's programming. {{storylink|The Sleeper}} Along with the others, Optimus was later freed when Perceptor hacked into the Loop and introduced a flock of [[Air Hammer (Cyberverse)|Air Hammers]] into the simulation. Optimus ordered his troops to roll out, their subsequent transformation freeing the Loop whereupon they retreated to [[Iaconus]]. {{storylink|The Scientist}}

Upon being informed of the magnitude of the Quintesson threat, Optimus was quick to agree to allying with the Decepticons but could not have Megatron join them. When the resistance tried to blow up the Quintesson ship, Optimus towed a warhead to the craft. While the Cybertronians proved able to defeat the [[Prosecutor (Cyberverse)|Prosecutors]], they were overwhelmed by the savage Sharkticons, Optimus' warhead being detonated. The Cybertronians were saved when Windblade managed to partially rouse Iaconus, unearthing his massive arm. {{storylink|The Alliance}}

When it was determined that the only way to destroy the Quintesson flagship was to draw out the [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]] and its army, Optimus and Megatron led a strike team that infiltrated the ship. When the group reached the [[multiverse drive]], they were confronted by the [[Scientist (Cyberverse)|Scientist]]. While Megatron promptly shot the Quintesson dead, he deployed an army of backup bodies, Optimus and Bumblebee holding them off as Wheeljack, backed up by Megatron and Dead End, disabled the drive only for the Decepticons to betray Wheeljack as they fled to another universe. {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}}
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Soon afterwards, the Judge, damaged beyond repair by Hot Rod's group, crashed into the ship, its out of control weapons collapsing it. With no recourse, the three Autobots used the drive and jumped into another universe only to be confounded by its shifting architecture. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe I}} Ordering Bumblebee to remain by the portal, Optimus tried to rescue Wheeljack only to be delayed by the architectural shifts.{{storylink|The End Of The Universe II}} Wheeljack eventually awoke and used his grappling hook to quickly reunite the trio. Passing back through the portal, the Autobots found themselves in the Scientist's laboratory, facing off against his endless supply of bodies before Wheeljack tracked the Scientist's command signal to his true body, a diminutive organic creature, and squashed him. With the alien dead, the three moved outside to deal with the brainwashed Croaton. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe III}} Arriving outside, the Autobots joined the fight against the Prosecutors before they were confronted by the new Judge, Starscream, who sought vengeance against Optimus for the Prime's crimes against him, before Megatron arrived aboard [[Astrotrain (Cyberverse)|Astrotrain]]. With both leaders in one place, Starscream began using unspace to destroy the universe before both used their Matrices of Leadership to defeat the Judge, saving the universe. In the aftermath, the Transformers formed a truce. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

As rebuilding commenced, Optimus focused his efforts on repairing the [[Grand Imperium]] before Jetfire and many others began asking for his advice and permission on their own reconstruction efforts. Hot Rod later informed Optimus of Bumblebee's mission in Decepticon territory, Optimus leading a force to the border. When they arrived, Megatron had surrounded Bumblebee, Whirl and Windblade, ready to execute them before Optimus argued that holding Windblade prisoner was a treaty violation. Having more urgent matters to attend to, Megatron released the prisoners. {{storylink|Enemy Line}} Optimus later struggled with a large pillar when he met the bombastic [[Thunderhowl (Cyberverse)|Thunderhowl]], inducting the beastformer into the Autobots. {{storylink|Thunderhowl (episode)|Thunderhowl}}

While aiding in rebuilding [[Cobalt Springs]], Optimus was confronted by [[Wildwheel (Cyberverse)|Wildwheel]], a former crew member of the ''Ark'' who had fallen from the ship as it entered Earth's orbit and felt abandoned by the Autobots, Prime in particular. Though Optimus attempted diplomacy, Wildwheel's anger led to him attacking a civilian, Optimus quickly downing him as a result. Optimus then offered the turncoat a fresh start only to be rebuked. {{storylink|Wild Wild Wheel}}

To discover Megatron's goal, Optimus sent scouting parties into Decepticon territory, all finding nothing to report. When communicating with Jetfire however, the flier was struck by an unusual beam of energy, Optimus ordering [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] to find him. After the medic, along with [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]], had recovered Jetfire, Optimus congratulated the Autobots on a successful mission. {{storylink|Rack 'n' Ruin 'n' Ratchet}}

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During a mission briefing, Optimus' consciousness was pulled into the Matrix where he reunited with Maccadam. Revealing himself to be [[Alchemist Prime]], the barkeeper told Optimus that the last of Windblade's psychic shards was in the alternate Matrix of Leadership, an artifact that Optimus was to destroy. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} Leaving Hot Rod and Arcee in command of the Autobots for the time being, Optimus led a strike team into Decepticon territory, managing to push into the control room of Croaton just as a hemisphere encompassing shield went up, cutting the strike team off from the other Autobots. Confronting Megatron, the tyrant called in his favor for helping save Cybertron before towering hostiles teleported in. {{storylink|Silent Strike}}

Recognizing the hostiles as the [[Decepticon supersoldier|Perfect Decepticon]]s that Megatron had sought to create, Optimus assumed them to be his foe's troops only for Megatron to reveal them as products of "the Other One." The invaders proved too powerful for standard weapons, forcing Optimus and Megatron to channel their multiverse energy to defeat them. When Optimus reiterated the destruction of the alternate Matrix, the Other One, [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|an alternate version of Megatron]], arrived and reclaimed his Matrix. As Optimus cradled the deactivated Megatron, Bumblebee stole the alternate Matrix and flew off. Following, Optimus caught up with him just as the Other One had bonded with the artifact, engaging him in a duel of Matrices. Though he initially held the advantage, Optimus was steadily overcome by the invader before the psychic shard of Windblade sabotaged the alternate Matrix, allowing Prime's beam to paralyze the Decepticon. Before they could decide what to do with him, Astrotrain claimed his master and took him away into the multiverse as punishment for his abuse. Optimus was later present when Windblade made a full recovery, celebrating her return. {{storylink|The Other One}}

With Megatron gone, Soundwave became the new Decepticon leader, and he and Optimus worked together to draft the [[Treaty of the Wall]], at last reaching terms that both sides could accept. The two leaders held a grand ratification ceremony at the border wall, with Optimus giving a speech celebrating the planet's newfound unity. As he prepared to sign, he and the rest of Cybertron were [[time blaster|time-locked]] by a band of [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]], only for them to be driven back off planet by Grimlock and his new friends the [[Dinobot (Cyberverse)|Dinobots]]. With help from Wheeljack, the team managed to unfreeze Optimus and everyone else, and though he was temporarily confused by the appearance of the enormous frozen [[Trypticon (Cyberverse)|Trypticon]], he proceeded to finish the ratification ceremony, declaring Cybertron reunited at last. {{storylink|The Immobilizers}}

Some time later, Optimus was speaking at the dedication of Trypticon Plaza, but was interrupted by the crash-landing of Astrotrain, who cryptically warned of a coming threat before succumbing to his wounds. Though Optimus and the other leaders attempted to prepare, this proved to be for naught when Cybertron found itself the new site of a battle between the Decepticon supersoldiers. One of the newcomers identified himself as [[Tarn (Cyberverse)|Tarn]], who had evolved beyond his programming, and Optimus expressed hope that the same could be done for the other supersoldiers. When they proved incapable of being disabled or destroyed, Tarn suggested using the lost [[Cortex Helm]], to reprogram the supersoldiers. Optimus, Tarn, and a group of others journeyed to the [[Isle of Onyx Prime]], avoiding the many traps before finally reaching the Helm's chamber. However, Tarn betrayed the others and took the Helm for himself, taking control of his fellow supersoldiers and ordering them to destroy all the Autobots. Tarn then teleported Optimus and himself to an empty [[Cube Arena|Cube arena]], where Tarn challenged Optimus to battle his supersoldiers before he would be allowed to fight Tarn himself. Left with no choice, Optimus began his fight, but began to grow tired as Tarn threw more and more opponents at him at once. Eventually Optimus couldn't keep up and fell in battle, but before Tarn could finish him, he was saved by the arrival of the other Autobots. The Decepticons subsequently arrived, announcing they too refused to tolerate Tarn's rule, and the whole group engaged in battle with the supersoldiers. During the battle, Optimus attempted to remove the Cortex Helm from Tarn, but was overwhelmed once more. Ultimately, Tarn was destroyed and the supersoldiers were reprogrammed by Soundwave, at the cost of his own life. Optimus subsequently spoke at Soundwave's wake, leading the rest in a toast to his memory. With the war finally at an end, Optimus decided the time was right for him to step away from leadership and enjoy the peacetime he'd fought so hard for, confident that Bumblebee, Hot Rod, Windblade and Shadow Striker would do a fine job leading in his stead. {{storylink|The Perfect Decepticon}}

====Alternate universes====
A multiversal series of Optimus Primes were among those who found themselves trapped in unspace after attempting to use the improperly repaired space bridge. Though a few lost their lives to the matter between universes, most were able to escape using the combined power of their AllSparks. {{storylink|The Crossroads}}

In a different universe, when Optimus confronted [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] following his attack on the High Council, Megatron realized that he and Optimus would oppose each other forevermore and slew his once friend with a point blank [[fusion cannon]] blast before he seized the Matrix from him. As short lived as his tenure as a Prime had been, Optimus' spirit persisted within the accumulated wisdom of the Matrix of Leadership. When the Matrix was stolen by another version of Megatron and brought to his universe, a psychic shard of the native Windblade wound up lodged in it. Greeting the cityspeaker, Optimus' spirit guided her to destroy the Matrix so she could save her universe. Presumably, Optimus' spirit was dissipated when Windblade followed his orders and destroyed the talisman from within. {{storylink|The Other One}}

===''Play-Doh Videos''===
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Optimus Prime prepared a surprise birthday party for the Green [[Play-Doh]] with the help of [[Rarity]], {{w|Peppa Pig}}, {{w|PJ Masks|Catboy}} and the {{w|Power Rangers Dino Fury|Dino Fury}} Red Ranger. Unfortunately, it was ruined by a storm caused by the mad scientist {{w|PJ Masks#Villains|Romeo}}'s weather machine shortly before the Green Play-Doh arrived. Fortunately, however, the Red Ranger was able to distract the Green Play-Doh while the others fixed everything. Optimus accidentally ripped the birthday sign as he was cleaning it, but Rarity managed to patch it up as she and Optimus restored it to its signposts. Though Romeo was angered that his plan had failed, Optimus and the others still invited him to join the party.<ref>[https://youtu.be/4y4L_jHXu_c Play Doh Videos 🎉 PARTY with Peppa, PJ Masks, My Little Pony, Transformers Optimus Prime ⭐️ Play-Doh]</ref>

Optimus got into a fight with [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] but they were eventually interrupted by the Red Play-Doh, who made them clean an ice cream truck. After they completed their task, the ice cream truck transformed into [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] and scared away the Red Play-Doh. While celebrating, Optimus and Grimlock accidentally destroyed each other's ice creams, causing both of them to fight again.<ref>[https://youtu.be/vnLPRYTSZ9k Trouble with the Transformers | Kids Animation ⭐️ Play-Doh Videos]</ref>

===''Transformers Stop Motion Series''===
While [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] were racing, they were attacked by [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]], [[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]] and [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]. Optimus Prime eventually intervened to help them defeat the Decepticons.<ref>[https://youtu.be/FHCujZVu8XI Autobots VS Decepticons! | Episode 1 | NEW Stop Motion | FULL Episode | Transformers Official]</ref> When the Decepticons were in pursuit of Bumblebee again, Optimus stopped the violence with a dance party in which both the Autobots and Decepticons participated in.<ref>[https://youtu.be/L6-YBGrLtBg Transformers Dance off | Episode 2 | NEW Stop Motion | FULL Episode | Transformers Official]</ref>

===''Nezha: Transformers'' cartoon===
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
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==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:Cyberverse-Optimus-Turbo-Charger.jpg|thumb|300px|Listen, this is great and all, but what happened to my arms?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2019)
**''Series:'' '''1, 2, 3, 5'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B''' (Series 1-3), '''L''' (Series 5)
: Released in the first Series of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Optimus changes from semi-truck cab to robot and back in a few simple steps. He has a molded "attack" weapon, in his case a large panel from his truck mode becomes his left-arm-mounted energon axe in robot mode.

: Optimus was also released without changes in Series 2, 3 and 5.

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[[File:CV-toy TTC EnergonOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Energon Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2020)
**''Series:'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''I'''
: Part of the fourth Series of ''Cyberverse'' Tiny Turbo Changers, Energon Optimus Prime is an entirely translucent blue redeco of the figure above.

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====Scout Class====
[[File:Cyberverse-Scout-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|'''That''' looks like it's gotta hurt.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scout Class, [[2018]])
**''Action Attack'': "Ion Blast"
:''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class Optimus Prime is a roughly Legends Class sized figure of Optimus Prime that transforms into a ''half-robot-half-truck thing'', also known as a "transformational mode". When he is transformed, an [[ion blaster]] flips onto his arm, representing his "Ion Blast" Action Attack... which looks as if he [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|has his own]] [[fusion cannon]] due to it being a humongous, arm-mounted cannon. Optimus also features one 5mm-compatible hand on his right arm. Perhaps he wants to have an optional weapon before pulling out the big gun?

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Scout-Class-Optimus-Prime-(2019).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scout Class, [[2019]]-[[2021]])
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:Despite similarities in parts and proportions to the figure above, this ''Cyberverse'' Scout Class Optimus Prime is a new mold. His "Energon Axe Attack" is activated by pressing the rear wheels/legs in place, which unlocks the spring-loaded waist, swinging the torso to the left side. The right arm must face forwards before activation.

:This version of Optimus Prime has seen three releases: First in 2019 in then-current ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint]] packaging design, then again in 2020 in the ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' subline imprint packaging refresh, and thern ''again'' in 2021 in the ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.
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====1-Step Changers====
[[File:Cyberverse-2018-One-Step-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|At least he doesn't look like Megatron this time.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1-Step Changer, 2018)
:Released as part of the second wave of 1-Step Changers, this ''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, with the transformation engineering taking cues from the [[Megatron_(Movie)/toys#Robots_in_Disguise|''Age of Extinction'' Galvatron]] toy. His transformation is triggered when you depress a tab on the back of his wind vane and spin the wind vane a full 360 degrees, deploying his robot mode. Rotating the wind vane clockwise changes him back into a truck. He features articulation at his shoulders.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-One-Step-Optimus-Prime-(New).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's hitting the Energon Goodies again.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1-Step Changer, 2019, 2021)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Turbo Change Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-02'''
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:This ''Cyberverse'' 1-Step Changer Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, using the same transformation scheme as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#OneStep|''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime]]. He also features an "Energon Axe Attack" Action Attack gimmick, which can be "wielded" horizontally or vertically. He is also slightly taller than the previous One-Step changer.

:The CG stock render on the back of the packaging depicts his Energon Axe in yellow, but the final product just features an unpainted axe cast in red plastic.

:This version of Optimus Prime has seen three releases: First in early 2019 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, then again in mid-2019 in the then-current ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint packaging refresh, and then ''again'' in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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====Warrior Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Everything feels stiff all of a sudden...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Warrior Class, 2018-2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:Released as part of the first wave of ''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class lineup, this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe-sized figure that converts into a robot to truck and back. He also features a pop-out axe on his left hand when pushing his back after the gimmick is set up. Because of this, he has both no left hand and elbow articulation.

:Other promo photos of the product depict him having [[:File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Class-Optimus-Prime-Painted-Smokestacks.jpg|painted smokestacks]] which are not featured in the final product.

:This version of Optimus Prime was released twice: First in 2018 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, and then again in 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint]] packaging refresh.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Optimus-Prime-Battle-Base-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have a cool trailer for your little guys to fit inside! Buy me again, pretty please!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Base Trailer''' (playset, 2018)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack" (Prime), "Cannon Charge" (trailer)
:This figure is an unchanged re-release of the ''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime figure above, but with a trailer. The trailer can interact with Scout Class up to Warrior Class figures. It also features a "Cannon Charge" Action Attack, where small cannons flip out of the front of the Trailer. The Trailer, when folded open, has a turret that a Scout class figure can sit awkwardly on. A single Warrior Class (or smaller) car can be stored in the trailer in vehicle mode.

:Due to the Optimus figure itself being unchanged, the trailer attaches by his feet slotting into the front end of the trailer. As a result, only variations of this mold can pull it and it does not turn easily.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-PotS-Optimus-Prime-Starscream-two-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Please buy me already, I'm clogging up so many warehouses!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Starscream''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"

:Released as part of the ''Power of the Spark'' sub-line, this Optimus Prime is basically unchanged from the first release, and he is sold along with an equally unchanged Starscream. The package also bears the logo for the franchise's 35th anniversary.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-BCA-Warrior-Cybertronian-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Brotimus Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ("Cybertronian Mode" Warrior Class, 2020-2021)
**''Action Attack'': "Mega Axe Attack"

:Released in the 8th wave of ''Cyberverse'' Warrior class toys, this version of Optimus Prime now converts into a Cybertronian truck. He features bulkier proportions and retains an axe gimmick, though it now swings out from the side of his arm and is now on the opposite side compared to the first warrior class version. His axe attack is activated by pulling up and then pushing down the blue bar behind his head, rather than being button activated.

:This version of Optimus Prime was ''also'' released twice: First in 2020 under the ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' subline imprint, and then again in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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====Ultra Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultra-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra Class, 2018, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Bash Attack"
:Released as part of the third wave of ''Cyberverse'' Ultra Class toys, this Voyager-sized Optimus Prime's Action Attack gimmick consists of a large flip-out vehicle mode shield in the shape of the Autobot insignia that is based on his defensive shield seen in the episode "[[Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership]]", which is activated manually by pulling the shield out from the truck's underneath first, then it automatically flips up with a press of a button.

:Once again, this version of Optimus Prime was released twice: First in late 2018/early 2019 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, and then again in late 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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====Ultimate Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultimate-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[:File:PDtype-Matrixattack.jpg|Matrix does not pop out with the effect part.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Class, 2018-2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Matrix Attack Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-06'''
**''Action Attack'': "Matrix Mega Shot"
:''Cyberverse'' Ultimate Class Optimus Prime is a toy that transforms from a roughly Leader-sized robot to truck in around eleven steps. Articulation is somewhat limited for such a large toy, but sells at a cheaper price point as a trade-off. The arms have ratcheted elbows, a swiveling bicep, and shoulders that swivel forward and hinge outward. The legs have ratcheted hips and thigh swivels, plus a knee joint which is located further down the leg from the molded detail to facilitate transformation.

:His "Matrix Mega Shot" Action Attack gimmick utilizes the Matrix of Leadership within the figure's chest. <ref name=io9>[https://io9.gizmodo.com/these-new-transformers-cyberverse-figures-are-fantastic-1823007404 These New Transformers Cyberverse Figures Are Fantastic Callbacks to the Original '80s Toys] at io9.gizmodo.com</ref> This feature can be accessed in robot mode by pressing down just on his left clavicle, or in vehicle mode by pressing down on the top of the cab. In fact, you will likely deploy it on accident a lot due to how sensitive the button is, especially during transformation. Once deployed, it can be made to spin by rolling the truck mode forward (powered by the right front wheel) or by spinning the small red wheel on his robot mode side. This causes the clear blue "energy" details to open, revealing the Matrix underneath. This gimmick is gravity dependent, meaning it must be in the correct position to activate properly.

:Unlike the other simple-assembly wheels, the front right wheel activates the gimmick in vehicle mode due to the connection between the gimmick's hexagonal joints. Because of this, only 5 out of 6 wheels can smoothly roll unless you pull him backwards or push it down while rolling him forwards, which also activates the spinning matrix inside the truck's cavity. A running change was also added: The locking tabs are now modified to allow the Matrix to rotate back securely in one touch. Due to the weight of his torso, the hip ratchets can barely support an even wider A-stance due to the combined weight of the upper torso.

:Like his wave-mate [[Megatron (Cyberverse)#Ultimate Class|Megatron]], this version of Optimus Prime was also released twice: First in 2018 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, and then again in 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultimate-Class-(POTS)-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I reject my complex transformation, [[Kenzan|KENZAN]]!" ]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Class, 2020-2021)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"

:This Ultimate Class Optimus Prime utilizes a different transformation scheme from the prior Ultimate Class figure. He also features both the Energon Axe action attack and a flip-out Armor triggered from his rear legs. This Optimus also features a unique transformation: Pulling out the Energon Axe when converted halfway unleashes the "twist-and-change" action consists of spinning his torso and arms in place. As a result, his upper limbs are very loose. This Optimus only features articulation on the forearms, while his pair of legs is a [[Brick (term)|brick]] as it was used to store the armor gimmick.

:Like the previous Ultimate Class figure, this version of Optimus Prime was also released twice: First in 2020 under the ''Battle for Cybertron'' subline imprint, and then again in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.
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====Elite Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"Jet Jet! Jet Combat!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Elite Class, 2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Wingfire Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[September]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-16'''
**''Spark Armor'': "Sky Turbine"
:''Cyberverse'' Elite Class Optimus Prime is a smaller, Warrior Class-sized mold that transforms from robot to a smokestack-less truck. He also comes with a fighter jet accessory with built-in Gatling guns, which can form his battle armor in robot mode. Like all Elite Class toys, the accessory also comes with a unique built-in helmet. The wings automatically transform in place if the cockpit is folded down when combined with Optimus.

:The "[[Sky Turbine]]" is based on a swing-wing jet of made-up model, with some design details being reminiscent of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. It features large undercarriage Gatling guns and, satisfyingly, folding nose-cone landing gear. When folded down as armor, the guns unlatch and swing beside Prime's arms using a spring-loaded mechanism, and wings rotate 180 degrees with the jet exhausts becoming shoulder-mounted cannons. For extra stability, the heel supports on Optimus are extra long to support the weight of the armor. Unlike most Elite-class Spark Armor, there are no larger hands sculpted in. This Optimus Prime can also tow the Battle Base Trailer.

:While the promotional renders for the toy show a solid silver truck-mode grill, the actual toy has a red hinge arm in the middle. This is likely due to a planned [[paint operation]] being omitted from the final product.

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====Ark Power====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ark-Power-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|If [[Hikaru Midorikawa|Gridman]] can save Christmas, so can I!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ark Power, 2019)
**''Spark Armor'': "[[Ark (Cyberverse)#Toys|Ark Power]]"
**''Japanese Name'': '''Ark Combine Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[November 9]], [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-23'''

:Released as the largest ''Cyberverse'' toy, Ark Power Optimus Prime features a completely different transformation from the Ultimate Class toy, albeit omitting the leg and head articulation. He also includes a large accessory that is modeled after the Ark, which also transforms into his battle armor with a molded blade for his gauntlet. The blade is stored in between the foot armor/engines of the Ark, which can itself be carried on the back of Prime's truck mode. Curiously, the box art depicts him with gauntlets for ''both'' arms, which may be connected with the gap in the front of the Ark.

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====Deluxe Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Deluxe-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The impossible possible.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''Build-a-Figure part'': Maccadam's Left forearm
**''Japanese Name'': '''Action Master Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[August]] [[2020]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, [[Fire Blast effect|Effect part]]
**''Action Attack'': "Matrix Mega Shot"

:Released as part of the ''Cyberverse'' [[Transformers:_Cyberverse_(toyline)#Deluxe_Class|Deluxe Class]] lineup, this Optimus Prime is a show-accurate mold that is more poseable than most of his previous releases. He comes with an Ion Blaster that can be wielded by his 5mm hands, and an effect part for both his blaster and the Matrix, which can be revealed by opening the chest panels. He can tow the battle base trailer if you leave the feet untransformed, though the protruding rear ankle panel makes it impossible to roll the truck smoothly. A hole in the back of his vehicle mode can use the effect part as a booster flame. Due to the transformation scheme, Optimus's robot mode features fake wheels on his robot back/upper hood flap.

:In Japan, Optimus Prime was released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. The catalog reveals that he was originally intended to be sold for the regular markets (hence the "TCV-28" ID Number) with a February 2020 release date. Like the rest of the figures, he was released in a windowless, monochrome packaging.

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====Battle Call====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Battle-Call-Officer-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[AWAKENING]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Officer Class, 2020)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'''s Battle Call subline, the Officer Class Optimus Prime is a roughly Leader-sized mold that converts from robot to truck and back. Like his sub-line's brethren, Optimus features a "Battle Call" voice-activated gimmick, which automatically deploys his armor and activates his battle sounds if "Power Up" is spoken. He also comes with a sword and shield that is strongly reminiscent of his live-action film's counterpart's weapons. In the U.S., this was released as a [[Walmart]] exclusive.

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====Roll N' Change====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Roll N' Change, 2021)
[[File:Cyberverse roll n transform optimus prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Horny on main]]
A large scale figure of Optimus which transforms automatically when rolled along a smooth surface. He features a faceplateless face and Energon Armor parts and a sword along with electronic lights.

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====Smash Changers====
[[File:Cyberversetoy-SmashChangersOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|WHEN DID TOYS GET SO SOFT]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Dinobots Unite Smash Changers, 2022)
:Likely a ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' toy shuffled into ''Cyberverse'' to account for the movie's delay, ''Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Dinobots Unite'' Smash Changers Optimus Prime (phew) smash-changes from ... garbage truck...? to extremely-''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''-movie robot in three kinetic auto-transforming steps. Manually converting the toy back into truck mode takes eleven steps. Jaded boomer clickbait may be written about only the first half of this process.

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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:Buzzworthy warrior 4 pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Because 3 times wasn't enough...]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Bumblebee / Megatron / Starscream''' (Warrior Class 4-pack, 2021)
**''Series'': '''''Cyberverse'''''

:Part of the cross-''Generations'' ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, the [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|first Warrior Class Optimus Prime]] was re-released without any changes for this 4-pack along with [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Warrior|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Warrior|Cybertronian Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Starscream]].

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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-McD-Japan-Happy-Set-Optimus-Prime-Water-Gun.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Color Reveal Squirter''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': Insignia-revealing base

:Released as part of McDonald's Japan's “All-Star Water” promotion from August 16th to August 22nd, this translucent vinyl figurine of Optimus Prime features a [[water-squirting gimmick]]. He also comes with an Autobot insignia with paper that changes color when hit by water.

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[[File:McD CV 2019 Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': Jet/armor

:Optimus Prime is a 4-inch-tall figure with articulation at the neck, hips and arms. He includes a small fighter jet (reminiscent of his [[#Elite Class|Elite Class]] toy) that can be separated in half and reattached onto various posts around his body as weapons or armor.

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[[File:CV-toy McDonalds OptimusPrime 2021.jpg|thumb|150px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2021)
:Released only in Singapore in January 2021, Optimus Prime is a non-transforming figure with limited articulation. The chest of the figure has a panel with a lenticular image sticker on it which changes angle when the left arm is moved. Moving the panel causes the image on his chest to change.

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===Burger King===
[[File:Cyberverse Burger King toys 2019.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
:Released a mere month before the aforementioned Happy Meal toy, Burger King's take on Optimus Prime is a figure of his Spark Armor body with the inclusion of a jet cockpit on his chest and a detachable set of wings on his back. His left arm and hips are articulated, whereas his right arm has a spring-loaded projectile launcher sculpted in.

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===''Nezha: Transformers''===
[[File:Nezha-toy XiaomiBrickSet OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Building brick set, 2019)
**''Set number'': '''QL1675'''
**''Pieces'': '''432'''
:Released by [[Xiaomi]] as part of the Chinese-centric ''[[Nezha: Transformers (toyline)|Nezha: Transformers]]'' toyline, this Optimus Prime is a Lego-style building kit that can be assembled into either an approximately 10-inch tall poseable robot mode or a truck mode. Similar to how most ''[[Kre-O]]'' figures work, Optimus must be disassembled and reassembled in order to change from one mode to the next.

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[[File:Nezha-toy XiaomiOnebot OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Onebot set, 2020)
**''Set number'': '''QTZ01IQI'''
**''Pieces'': '''1280+'''
:''Onebot'' Optimus Prime is a similar building kit to the one above and can also be assembled into either robot or truck mode, except it's now much larger and is based on the "Lego Technic" style of more complex pieces and builds. It was released as part of the MITU brand of building sets also made by Xiaomi. There is also some phone app involvement that we're still not certain what the deal is.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Blind-box building doll, 2021)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''???'''
:This "blind-box building doll" Optimus Prime uses the same style of construction as the ''Onebot'' set above, but is a much smaller kit resulting in a super-deformed robot mode that lacks a rebuildable vehicle mode.

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*'''Smart Building Block Transformers''' (2-pack, 2021)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''???'''
:This Optimus Prime is another ''Onebot''-style building set, only this time it's a very large vehicle without a robot mode build. It comes packaged with a similar [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#NezhaSmart|Starscream]] vehicle set. Each set is centered around a box that connects to an app that... does... things. Motorized programmable things, probably.

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===Perfect Toys===
{{note|Due to the lack of official English translations for the products, the wiki uses its own translations unless otherwise specified.}}
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-PRC-exclusive-OP-RC-Offroad-Buggy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Decepticon Crusher. No, [http://img30.360buyimg.com/popWaterMark/jfs/t1/86619/5/7500/206052/5dfc3901E653b0b4b/bfdddc97218f1d26.jpg this is how the advertisement mentioned].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Off-Road Buggy''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Remote Control

:Produced exclusively for the [[China|PRC]] markets under Hasbro's licensing, this remote control Off-Road Buggy features an Optimus-themed livery (though in his ''Age of Extinction'' pattern), and comes with a non-removable Optimus Prime figurine (inspired by his Generation 1 appearance) riding it. The vehicle also features unique tires that allow the buggy to move sideways, has a suspension gimmick, and plays music. (What kind of music is unknown.)

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==Notes==
[[File:Quidd-evergreen-Optimus_Prime-robot-mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"[[The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|Optimus will be back. He]] '''[[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|always]]''' [[The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|comes back.]]"]]
*As with some of the ''Cyberverse'' cast, Optimus Prime's design is based on the [[evergreen]] design also used for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], with some minor stylistic tweaks.
*All merchandise depictions (with the exception of two) have his [[energon-axe]] colored orange like it was in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]". The actual cartoon depiction, however, is blue.
*In Japanese, Optimus Prime is voiced by [[Takehito Koyasu|the Japanese voice actor]] of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], just as as ''Cyberverse'' Megatron is voiced by [[Shigeru Chiba|the Japanese voice actor]] of ''Beast Wars'' [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]].
*Optimus's Earth alternate mode appears to be a fictionalized {{w|Freightliner Argosy#Second generation (2012-present)|Freightliner Argosy}}, arguably the closest modern successor to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|the original Optimus Prime's]] Freightliner WFT-8664T altmode.
*In the cartoon, Optimus' [[:File:Cyberverse EOTU II OptimusPrime OtherDimension.jpg|stomach grill]] lacks the panel lining and pre-rendered shading prevalent in the show's art style, making it look more like a grey stripe unless [[:File:We Want The Same Thing (Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero promo).jpg|viewed from the side]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (オプティマスプライム ''Oputimasu Puraimu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (옵티머스 프라임 ''Optimeoseu Peuraim'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Qíngtīanzhù''' (China, 擎天柱, "Pillar that Supports the Sky")

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], the stoic and heroic Autobot leader from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the violent and murderous Autobot leader from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], the young and inexperienced commander from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], the a member of the [[Thirteen]] and leader of the Autobots from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
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[[Category:Cyberverse Autobots]]
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Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)

2022-08-02T23:48:10Z

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:''Optimus Prime is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:CyberverseOptimus.jpg|thumb|300px|''People getting chosen by the Matrix... leading the Autobots... and I'm like... I just wanna mow hay.'']]
'''Optimus Prime''' is the legendary leader of the [[Autobot]]s. With axe and hard light [[Insignia|Autobrand]] shield in hand, he's taken on the [[Decepticon]]s in more battles than you can count. As strong in mind as he is in body, Optimus' speeches and care for his men has led to him becoming widely respected. Even [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] acknowledges his former friend's prowess enough that he'll enter occasional negotiations for peace. He's good friends with [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]], who is practically his right hand bot. If you're looking for a hero, then he's your bot.

However, this heroism is something that was thrust upon him. Feeling the weight of his reputation, Optimus occasionally finds himself unable to connect to his far more relaxed crew in times of celebration. In times of peace, he'd much rather contribute to restoration efforts than continue on as active leader, despite his popularity. Until that day, Optimus Prime is the best leader an Autobot could ask for, and the worst nightmare a [[Decepticon]] could imagine.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Jake Foushee|Jake Tillman]] (English), [[Takehito Koyasu]] (Japanese)|[[Erwin Grunspan]] (French, season 1), [[Benoît Grimmiaux]] (French, season 2), [[Klaus-Dieter Klebsch]] (German), [[Marco Balzarotti]] (Italian), [[Alfonso Ramírez]] (Latin-American Spanish, Season 1), [[Blas Garcia]] (Latin-American Spanish, Season 2), [[Miguel Ángel Muro]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Mário Spatziani]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
[[File:We Want The Same Thing (Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero promo).jpg|thumb|300px|"So are we on for our regular Scrabble night?"]]
Once a mere file clerk, {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}} Optimus was drawn to the charismatic [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s campaign for change, becoming one of his closest allies. During a meeting at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]], Optimus assured Megatron he would author the speech Megatron was to give at their upcoming rally. {{storylink|Maccadam's}}

At the rally, Optimus stood amongst Megatron’s closest allies as he unveiled the Decepticon movement. Though the rally was a success, Megatron's growing power began to reveal darker shades of his personality and ambition. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}

Megatron eventually staged an attack on the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] killing all of the councillors save [[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]] who had Bumblebee bring Optimus to him. Though Optimus blamed himself for the war, Trion reassured his protege that he had done what he felt was right and stayed true to himself. Before he passed however, Trion bestowed the [[Matrix of Leadership]] onto Optimus who accepted the talisman and became Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

Optimus made one last effort to peacefully negotiate with his old friend, asking him to end his hostilities and allow them to diplomatically resolve their issues. With neither Megatron or Optimus willing to bend to the other, Megatron declared [[Great War (Cyberverse)|open war]] on his once friend and his faction. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}

As the war escalated, Optimus was captured by the notorious [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] who stashed him in an Energon warehouse. Before he could delivered, Optimus was rescued by Bumblebee and brought back to Autobot territory. {{storylink|Shadowstriker (episode)|Shadowstriker}} Another adventure saw him personally carry a wounded [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] across a battlefield. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}} Optimus and Megatron had several peace talks during the war but never managed to come to an agreement. Witnessing one of these talks, [[Maccadam]] inspired Optimus to never lose hope, noting that a successful ceasefire would make all the failed attempts worth it. {{storylink|Parley}}

[[File:MatrixOfLeadership-OPglows.jpg|thumb|300px|left|"I HAVE THE POWER!"]]
After learning that the Decepticons sought to use [[Vector Sigma]] to reprogram the [[AllSpark]], {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}} the Autobots planned to keep the artifact out of Megatron's reach by sending it through a [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]]. Though the Decepticons put up a fierce fight, the Autobots ultimately succeeded in their goal, Decepticon firepower caused the Space Bridge to collapse after the AllSpark was sent through, sending it to parts unknown. {{storylink|Allspark (Cyberverse)|Allspark}} Sometime later, Optimus and Bumblebee were being pursued by [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]] and [[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]. After a short battle in the [[Grand Imperium]] resulting in the Seekers retreating, the pair reflected on Cybertron’s current state and how Optimus had failed to account for the debilitating effects that the AllSpark's absence would have on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Realizing the mistake he'd made in launching the artifact, Optimus ordered the construction of a new [[Vanguard-class Deep Space Interceptor|''Vanguard''-class]] vessel so that the AllSpark could be located and retrieved. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

When the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']] was completed, it launched from Iacon. {{storylink|Fractured}} Among the Autobots joining him was Bumblebee, who shared a heartfelt goodbye with [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] before Optimus called him to the ship. {{storylink|Memory (Cyberverse)|Memory}}

During their travels, the Autobots, running critically low on [[Energon]], stopped on a nearby planet in response to an Energon reading. Once there, they found a race of [[Cave monster|subterranean creatures]] that attacked them on sight. During the battle, Optimus realized the creatures fed off of Energon and ordered his troops to retreat. Despite the planet containing much needed Energon, Optimus insisted it be left alone, finding it too high a moral cost to damn the aliens to extinction merely to ensure their own survival. Instead, he ordered the entire crew to enter stasis to conserve power. {{storylink|The Journey}}
[[File:Cyberverse-Optimus-Energon-Scanner.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
On autopilot, the ''Ark'' made its way to [[Earth]] only to suffer a hull breach and crash, {{storylink|King of the Dinosaurs}} in [[Mount St. Hilary]], its sleeping passengers blissfully unaware of their ship's fate. {{storylink|Awaken Sleeping Giants}}

This unintentional radio silence left many of the Autobots on Cybertron to question the fate of their missing comrades with Bumblebee's amnesia preventing him from answering Windblade's queries on Optimus's location. {{storylink|Fractured}} {{storylink|The Journey}}

Once [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] had hacked into Windblade and Bumblebee's [[cortical psychic patch]], he trapped the scout in a fake memory that painted both he and Optimus as deep-cover Decepticons who had sabotaged the ''Ark''. Realizing that Optimus would never commit such acts, Bumblebee managed to break free of the illusion. {{storylink|Sabotage}}

When Bumblebee's group had rediscovered the ''Ark'', [[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] managed to reactivate the ship and revive the crew. As Optimus caught up with his friends, getting a hug from Bumblebee, Teletraan informed everyone that a [[Decepticon fleet]] was bearing down on their location. Not wasting a moment, Optimus led his crew outside so they could confront their foes. {{storylink|Eruption}}

Optimus eventually addressed the populace of Earth on television to make the Autobot-Decepticon war public knowledge, and vowed to protect the planet to the best of his ability. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}} During this time, he also fought Megatron at a silo site. {{storylink|Spotted}} Later, he led the Autobots on an excursion to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to prevent the Decepticons from destroying the earth with his [[Planet Smasher]]. Optimus managed to overpower Megatron, forcing him to retreat, and he and the other Autobots managed to shut down the doomsday device. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}} Before they could pursue the Decepticons into the subterranean caves, the [[planetary engine]]s the Decepticons had installed sprang to life and forced the moon on a collision course with Earth. Leaving a small team to work on deactivating the engines, Optimus lead his own squadron into the caves to secure the control room. Upon reaching their destination, the room self destructs, preventing them from disabling the engines. Fortunately, [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]], [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] manage to hack the system and reverse the engines, moving the moon back into stable orbit. Satisfied, Optimus announced their victory to the people of Earth, echoing his previous promise to protect the planet. {{storylink|Bad Moon Rising}}

After returning to Earth, Optimus showed interest in the potential of Wheeljack's new [[Hyper Fuel]] to move the ''Ark'' out of its resting place. He later decided the material was too unstable for use after an incident involving a hyperactive [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]], one which he narrowly stopped through the use of Wheeljack's [[force shield blaster]]. {{storylink|The Visitor}} Shortly thereafter, Optimus was contacted by Megatron, who was holding Hot Rod captive, and demanded Prime give his own life if he wanted to save the young Autobot. Prime was prepared to agree, but when Hot Rod managed to free himself and escape, Optimus rescinded his agreement. {{storylink|Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime}}

[[File:Cyberverse-Trials-PrimeArmor.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Now where have I [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|seen]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|this]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|before?]]]]
After analyzing the [[GroundBridge]]s appearing around the world to find their point of convergence, the Autobots sent Optimus through one to retrieve the AllSpark, where he found Megatron also arriving. Before they could clash, they were interrupted by [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]], the AllSpark's guardian, who granted them powerful new [[spark armor]] and pitted them against each other to win possession of the relic. While the two were distracted by the battle, Starscream snuck into the chamber and stole the AllSpark. Optimus, unaware of Starscream's new independence, accused Megatron of deceit and attempted to stop him, but Megatron escaped through another GroundBridge. Determined to prevent the Decepticons from misusing the relic, he convinced Cheetor to become their new ally and the two headed back to the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Trials}}

After helping Cheetor make his acquaintance with the other Autobots, Optimus, along with Grimlock, Bumblebee, and Hot Rod, took Cheetor to the bridge, and had him explain his mysterious origins. After this explanation of his history, Optimus was determined to retake the AllSpark back from Megatron at all costs. To which, he led an assault on the ''Nemesis'', and sent Cheetor, along with Hot Rod and Bumblebee, to find the AllSpark. As both Optimus and Megatron fought one another, they were interrupted by Cheetor, who explained how this conflict was pointless as the AllSpark wasn’t on the Decepticon warship, when Optimus demanded an explanation from Megatron, he discovered how Starscream had broken away from the Decepticons and stole the AllSpark for himself. This led to Optimus and Megatron calling a truce, and possible alliance against Starscream. {{storylink|Dark Birth}}

As Optimus prepared himself for negotiations with Megatron, he recalled a memory of Maccadam had encouraged him to never give up his diplomatic mindset until there was peace between all Cybertronians. This lesson would carry on into his latest attempts of negotiations with Megatron to discuss the danger of Starscream. Though initial strides were made, the underlying tensions between the two factions was triggered by the arrival of [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]], who had been trying to speak to Windblade but was killed by the Decepticons on the presumption that she was a traitor, leading to an all-out brawl. As a result, Megatron declared that there would be no peace between Autobots and Decepticons with Optimus declaring that the Autobots would have to stop Starscream alone. {{storylink|Parley}}

Not long after this, Optimus sent Bumblebee, Hot Rod, Windblade, and Cheetor to Starscream's lair, only to learn that the Decepticon had abandoned the base. Once they returned, however, they received an SOS from the ''Nemesis'', which in turn prompted Optimus and a small group of Autobots to investigate, in turn, they discovered that something had drained all the Decepticons of their Energon. They would eventually meet the culprits in the form of the [[Scraplet]]s, who managed to separate Optimus and Windblade from the rest of the group. As they made their way to the bridge, they saw Megatron laying on the ground, his Energon also drained. It didn't take long for the Scraplets to surround them and damage Optimus, it was then that Starscream revealed himself and explained his plan, and communed with the Scraplet who was supposedly [[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]] and explained how he wanted the Matrix of Leadership back. When Optimus refused, Starscream had their Energon completely drained, and was prepared to seize the Matrix, until he was bested by Cheetor, who managed to use the AllSpark to restore everyone and disable the Scraplets. However, he was unable stop Starscream from escaping with the AllSpark, it was then that Megatron permitted Optimus and the Autobots to leave. {{storylink|Starscream's Children}}

Optimus would then assign the Autobots to different tasks in hopes of finding Starscream and the AllSpark, but failed to account for Cheetor, who wasn’t acknowledged by the Autobot leader as he was working at one of the terminals on the ''Ark’s'' Bridge. Later, after hearing of Starscream’s attempt to kidnap Cheetor and Bumblebee, Optimus stated that Cheetor would make an excellent Autobot scout after hearing of his training as well. {{storylink|Spotted}}
[[file:Cyberverse-Optimus-Wounded.jpg|thumb|300px|Darn leg cramps!]]
Later, the Autobot leader would be on the ''Ark'' when they were unexpectedly attacked, believing the intruder to be Starscream, Optimus rallied the Autobots to retaliate, only to be surprised when instead it was in fact [[Sky-Byte (Cyberverse)|Sky-Byte]], who wanted to challenge his mortal enemy, [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]]. Optimus told the Decepticon that Jetfire was destroyed, but Sky-Byte didn’t believe it, and escaped to find the ''Nemesis''. Not long after this, Optimus and the other Autobots would again be pleasantly surprised when the previously mentioned Jetfire appeared and went inside with the others to explain his long-running feud with Sky-Byte across the cosmos. But when the offer was made for Optimus and the other Autobots to help defeat the Decepticon once and for all, Optimus refused, stating that they had more important matters at hand, such as retrieving the AllSpark, and that it was Jetfire's choice on wether he wanted to save lives or destroy them.

Much later, Optimus was beaten down by Sky-Byte, who was infused with Spark Armor granted to him by Starscream and took the Autobot leader to a Colosseum. Jetfire had also brought Megatron there to meet with Sky-Byte to finish the feud. The ensuing battle would lead to Jetfire, Sky-Byte, and Optimus to fall into a cavern below, where Optimus was fairly wounded from the fall. In the end, Jetfire made the noble decision and rescued Prime before shedding his Spark armor, telling Optimus about the whereabouts of the AllSpark as they returned to the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Infinite Vendetta}}

Guided by Jetfire to the GroundBridge Nexus, the Autobots were met by the Decepticons, themselves guided by Sky-Byte before Starscream arrived, now having merged with the AllSpark. As the Seeker tried to extract everyone's sparks, Optimus channeled the power of the Matrix of Leadership, blasting the AllSpark out of Starscream and ending his threat, though the act left Optimus in deep stasis. {{storylink|I Am The Allspark}}

As his mind shifted through visions brought on by the Matrix, Optimus was placed in the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sickbay as Hot Rod led the ship off Earth and towards the space bridge. When the ''Nemesis'' began bombarding the ''Ark'', the chaos awoke Optimus and he made his way to the bridge. Entering just after Shockwave had destroyed Earth's space bridge, Optimus ordered a course set for Cybertron. {{storylink|Escape From Earth}}

When a C-Class emergency was raised in Hangar 7, Optimus came running only to find that his troops were having a victory party. Uncomfortable with such things, Optimus gave an awkward speech before he went to stargaze on the hull, being joined by Cheetor before Teletraan-X raised a genuine C-Class alarm. Working with Cheetor, Optimus discovered that Starscream had hacked Wheeljack's AllSpark emitter badges, overloading the Autobots who were wearing them. The trio fought their way to the AllSpark's containment device, Optimus smashing it to pieces to liberate his crew. With the festive mood ruined, Optimus made the ultimate sacrifice and did a little jig to get the party going once again. {{storylink|Party Down}}

When the ''Ark'' entered a thick debris field, Optimus ordered a new course plotted, even as Hot Rod, Bumblebee, and Cheetor went off for some solar-wave surfing. When the three returned, having managed to earn the ire of the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] race, Optimus watched as Cheetor used the AllSpark to recreate the [[Sharkticon homeworld]]. {{storylink|Wiped Out}}

On the bridge of the ''Ark'', Optimus was alerted to Windblade having stolen the AllSpark and made for a nearby planet. Taking Cheetor, Bumblebee, and Hot Rod with him, Optimus followed the cityspeaker through an an abandoned city, facing off against a horde of automated defences, as an entity guided Windblade to bring the AllSpark to the city centre. Though the quartet caught up to Windblade, they were too late to prevent her from opening the AllSpark. To their surprise however, the entity revealed itself as a [[Titan (group)|Titan]], [[Croaton (Cyberverse)|Croaton]]. Revealing that the city was once a [[Cybertronian colonies|Cybertronian colony]], Croaton apologized for the trouble he'd caused before he returned the Autobots their shuttle and went on his way. {{storylink|Ghost Town}}

Forty cycles after their departure from Earth, the ''Ark'' was struck by an EMP that immobilized all electromechanical systems, save [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]], Grimlock, and Teletraan who saved the ship from a supernova. {{storylink|Perfect Storm}}

When a distress call came in from [[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]], Optimus decided that they had to accelerate their return home. Finding a disused space bridge, Optimus ordered it repaired. When the portal activated however, it transported them all to [[unspace]], the void between universes. Teaming up with several multiversal counterparts to the ''Ark'', the Autobots used their AllSparks to return to their own universes, Optimus allowing himself a rare smile when the ''Ark'' entered Cybertronian orbit. {{storylink|The Crossroads}}

As he sent Jetfire and Windblade to scout the planet, Optimus tried to make contact Chromia. Unable to raise her, Optimus began to suspect a trap. Ordering the ''Ark'' evacuated, Optimus set the ship on automatic and entrusted the AllSpark to Cheetor, ordering Bumblebee and Hot Rod to defend him and instructing the three not to enter the [[Threshold of the Well]] until the Decepticons had been defeated. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}}

Once the ''Ark'' had been destroyed by a [[laser snare]], Optimus led his troops into battle. As he duelled Megatron, Optimus was targeted by Shadow Striker before Prowl took the shot at the cost of his life. Enraged, Optimus leapt at Megatron, swearing that this would be their final battle. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}}

Pushing past Megatron, Optimus tried to enter the Threshold only to find it swarming with scraplets, forcing him back before Megatron pinned him down and summoned gigantic war-capable versions of [[Shockwave's drones]]. Summoning his shield, Optimus attacked the drones but was forced back by their sheer mass. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron III}}

Finding a second wind, Optimus managed to turn the tide of the battle against the drones before Windblade informed him that Vector Sigma had been destroyed. Once the AllSpark had been restored to the core, Optimus declared the Great War over before Megatron, through Shockwave, tried to destroy the AllSpark, Cheetor's sacrifice saving the world. In a rage, Megatron lunged at Optimus who sent him back into the scraplets. After barring Shadow Striker from aiding her master, before declaring that it was time for Cybertron to transform for the better. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}}

The peace would not last long however. The [[Quintesson]]s soon invaded Cybertron, locking the populace in a virtual reality that celebrated the [[Parade of Metals]], Optimus serving as the Parade's grand marshal. {{storylink|The Loop}}

In the physical world, Hot Rod and Perceptor led the few free Cybertronians in a resistance. Though Perceptor pushed for Hot Rod to be a leader, he continued to doubt himself and tried to free Optimus to take command. Though Hot Rod made several attempts, even throttling his leader, Optimus could not overcome the Loop's programming. {{storylink|The Sleeper}} Along with the others, Optimus was later freed when Perceptor hacked into the Loop and introduced a flock of [[Air Hammer (Cyberverse)|Air Hammers]] into the simulation. Optimus ordered his troops to roll out, their subsequent transformation freeing the Loop whereupon they retreated to [[Iaconus]]. {{storylink|The Scientist}}

Upon being informed of the magnitude of the Quintesson threat, Optimus was quick to agree to allying with the Decepticons but could not have Megatron join them. When the resistance tried to blow up the Quintesson ship, Optimus towed a warhead to the craft. While the Cybertronians proved able to defeat the [[Prosecutor (Cyberverse)|Prosecutors]], they were overwhelmed by the savage Sharkticons, Optimus' warhead being detonated. The Cybertronians were saved when Windblade managed to partially rouse Iaconus, unearthing his massive arm. {{storylink|The Alliance}}

When it was determined that the only way to destroy the Quintesson flagship was to draw out the [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]] and its army, Optimus and Megatron led a strike team that infiltrated the ship. When the group reached the [[multiverse drive]], they were confronted by the [[Scientist (Cyberverse)|Scientist]]. While Megatron promptly shot the Quintesson dead, he deployed an army of backup bodies, Optimus and Bumblebee holding them off as Wheeljack, backed up by Megatron and Dead End, disabled the drive only for the Decepticons to betray Wheeljack as they fled to another universe. {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}}
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Soon afterwards, the Judge, damaged beyond repair by Hot Rod's group, crashed into the ship, its out of control weapons collapsing it. With no recourse, the three Autobots used the drive and jumped into another universe only to be confounded by its shifting architecture. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe I}} Ordering Bumblebee to remain by the portal, Optimus tried to rescue Wheeljack only to be delayed by the architectural shifts.{{storylink|The End Of The Universe II}} Wheeljack eventually awoke and used his grappling hook to quickly reunite the trio. Passing back through the portal, the Autobots found themselves in the Scientist's laboratory, facing off against his endless supply of bodies before Wheeljack tracked the Scientist's command signal to his true body, a diminutive organic creature, and squashed him. With the alien dead, the three moved outside to deal with the brainwashed Croaton. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe III}} Arriving outside, the Autobots joined the fight against the Prosecutors before they were confronted by the new Judge, Starscream, who sought vengeance against Optimus for the Prime's crimes against him, before Megatron arrived aboard [[Astrotrain (Cyberverse)|Astrotrain]]. With both leaders in one place, Starscream began using unspace to destroy the universe before both used their Matrices of Leadership to defeat the Judge, saving the universe. In the aftermath, the Transformers formed a truce. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

As rebuilding commenced, Optimus focused his efforts on repairing the [[Grand Imperium]] before Jetfire and many others began asking for his advice and permission on their own reconstruction efforts. Hot Rod later informed Optimus of Bumblebee's mission in Decepticon territory, Optimus leading a force to the border. When they arrived, Megatron had surrounded Bumblebee, Whirl and Windblade, ready to execute them before Optimus argued that holding Windblade prisoner was a treaty violation. Having more urgent matters to attend to, Megatron released the prisoners. {{storylink|Enemy Line}} Optimus later struggled with a large pillar when he met the bombastic [[Thunderhowl (Cyberverse)|Thunderhowl]], inducting the beastformer into the Autobots. {{storylink|Thunderhowl (episode)|Thunderhowl}}

While aiding in rebuilding [[Cobalt Springs]], Optimus was confronted by [[Wildwheel (Cyberverse)|Wildwheel]], a former crew member of the ''Ark'' who had fallen from the ship as it entered Earth's orbit and felt abandoned by the Autobots, Prime in particular. Though Optimus attempted diplomacy, Wildwheel's anger led to him attacking a civilian, Optimus quickly downing him as a result. Optimus then offered the turncoat a fresh start only to be rebuked. {{storylink|Wild Wild Wheel}}

To discover Megatron's goal, Optimus sent scouting parties into Decepticon territory, all finding nothing to report. When communicating with Jetfire however, the flier was struck by an unusual beam of energy, Optimus ordering [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] to find him. After the medic, along with [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]], had recovered Jetfire, Optimus congratulated the Autobots on a successful mission. {{storylink|Rack 'n' Ruin 'n' Ratchet}}

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During a mission briefing, Optimus' consciousness was pulled into the Matrix where he reunited with Maccadam. Revealing himself to be [[Alchemist Prime]], the barkeeper told Optimus that the last of Windblade's psychic shards was in the alternate Matrix of Leadership, an artifact that Optimus was to destroy. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} Leaving Hot Rod and Arcee in command of the Autobots for the time being, Optimus led a strike team into Decepticon territory, managing to push into the control room of Croaton just as a hemisphere encompassing shield went up, cutting the strike team off from the other Autobots. Confronting Megatron, the tyrant called in his favor for helping save Cybertron before towering hostiles teleported in. {{storylink|Silent Strike}}

Recognizing the hostiles as the [[Decepticon supersoldier|Perfect Decepticon]]s that Megatron had sought to create, Optimus assumed them to be his foe's troops only for Megatron to reveal them as products of "the Other One." The invaders proved too powerful for standard weapons, forcing Optimus and Megatron to channel their multiverse energy to defeat them. When Optimus reiterated the destruction of the alternate Matrix, the Other One, [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|an alternate version of Megatron]], arrived and reclaimed his Matrix. As Optimus cradled the deactivated Megatron, Bumblebee stole the alternate Matrix and flew off. Following, Optimus caught up with him just as the Other One had bonded with the artifact, engaging him in a duel of Matrices. Though he initially held the advantage, Optimus was steadily overcome by the invader before the psychic shard of Windblade sabotaged the alternate Matrix, allowing Prime's beam to paralyze the Decepticon. Before they could decide what to do with him, Astrotrain claimed his master and took him away into the multiverse as punishment for his abuse. Optimus was later present when Windblade made a full recovery, celebrating her return. {{storylink|The Other One}}

With Megatron gone, Soundwave became the new Decepticon leader, and he and Optimus worked together to draft the [[Treaty of the Wall]], at last reaching terms that both sides could accept. The two leaders held a grand ratification ceremony at the border wall, with Optimus giving a speech celebrating the planet's newfound unity. As he prepared to sign, he and the rest of Cybertron were [[time blaster|time-locked]] by a band of [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]], only for them to be driven back off planet by Grimlock and his new friends the [[Dinobot (Cyberverse)|Dinobots]]. With help from Wheeljack, the team managed to unfreeze Optimus and everyone else, and though he was temporarily confused by the appearance of the enormous frozen [[Trypticon (Cyberverse)|Trypticon]], he proceeded to finish the ratification ceremony, declaring Cybertron reunited at last. {{storylink|The Immobilizers}}

Some time later, Optimus was speaking at the dedication of Trypticon Plaza, but was interrupted by the crash-landing of Astrotrain, who cryptically warned of a coming threat before succumbing to his wounds. Though Optimus and the other leaders attempted to prepare, this proved to be for naught when Cybertron found itself the new site of a battle between the Decepticon supersoldiers. One of the newcomers identified himself as [[Tarn (Cyberverse)|Tarn]], who had evolved beyond his programming, and Optimus expressed hope that the same could be done for the other supersoldiers. When they proved incapable of being disabled or destroyed, Tarn suggested using the lost [[Cortex Helm]], to reprogram the supersoldiers. Optimus, Tarn, and a group of others journeyed to the [[Isle of Onyx Prime]], avoiding the many traps before finally reaching the Helm's chamber. However, Tarn betrayed the others and took the Helm for himself, taking control of his fellow supersoldiers and ordering them to destroy all the Autobots. Tarn then teleported Optimus and himself to an empty [[Cube Arena|Cube arena]], where Tarn challenged Optimus to battle his supersoldiers before he would be allowed to fight Tarn himself. Left with no choice, Optimus began his fight, but began to grow tired as Tarn threw more and more opponents at him at once. Eventually Optimus couldn't keep up and fell in battle, but before Tarn could finish him, he was saved by the arrival of the other Autobots. The Decepticons subsequently arrived, announcing they too refused to tolerate Tarn's rule, and the whole group engaged in battle with the supersoldiers. During the battle, Optimus attempted to remove the Cortex Helm from Tarn, but was overwhelmed once more. Ultimately, Tarn was destroyed and the supersoldiers were reprogrammed by Soundwave, at the cost of his own life. Optimus subsequently spoke at Soundwave's wake, leading the rest in a toast to his memory. With the war finally at an end, Optimus decided the time was right for him to step away from leadership and enjoy the peacetime he'd fought so hard for, confident that Bumblebee, Hot Rod, Windblade and Shadow Striker would do a fine job leading in his stead. {{storylink|The Perfect Decepticon}}

====Alternate universes====
A multiversal series of Optimus Primes were among those who found themselves trapped in unspace after attempting to use the improperly repaired space bridge. Though a few lost their lives to the matter between universes, most were able to escape using the combined power of their AllSparks. {{storylink|The Crossroads}}

In a different universe, when Optimus confronted [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] following his attack on the High Council, Megatron realized that he and Optimus would oppose each other forevermore and slew his once friend with a point blank [[fusion cannon]] blast before he seized the Matrix from him. As short lived as his tenure as a Prime had been, Optimus' spirit persisted within the accumulated wisdom of the Matrix of Leadership. When the Matrix was stolen by another version of Megatron and brought to his universe, a psychic shard of the native Windblade wound up lodged in it. Greeting the cityspeaker, Optimus' spirit guided her to destroy the Matrix so she could save her universe. Presumably, Optimus' spirit was dissipated when Windblade followed his orders and destroyed the talisman from within. {{storylink|The Other One}}

===''Play-Doh Videos''===
[[File:Green Play-Doh Birthday Party.jpg|thumb|200px||right| Can someone please get me outta here? No I- *sigh* Where's [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse) |Bumblebee|when I need him...]]
Optimus Prime prepared a surprise birthday party for the Green [[Play-Doh]] with the help of [[Rarity]], {{w|Peppa Pig}}, {{w|PJ Masks|Catboy}} and the {{w|Power Rangers Dino Fury|Dino Fury}} Red Ranger. Unfortunately, it was ruined by a storm caused by the mad scientist {{w|PJ Masks#Villains|Romeo}}'s weather machine shortly before the Green Play-Doh arrived. Fortunately, however, the Red Ranger was able to distract the Green Play-Doh while the others fixed everything. Optimus accidentally ripped the birthday sign as he was cleaning it, but Rarity managed to patch it up as she and Optimus restored it to its signposts. Though Romeo was angered that his plan had failed, Optimus and the others still invited him to join the party.<ref>[https://youtu.be/4y4L_jHXu_c Play Doh Videos 🎉 PARTY with Peppa, PJ Masks, My Little Pony, Transformers Optimus Prime ⭐️ Play-Doh]</ref>

Optimus got into a fight with [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] but they were eventually interrupted by the Red Play-Doh, who made them clean an ice cream truck. After they completed their task, the ice cream truck transformed into [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] and scared away the Red Play-Doh. While celebrating, Optimus and Grimlock accidentally destroyed each other's ice creams, causing both of them to fight again.<ref>[https://youtu.be/vnLPRYTSZ9k Trouble with the Transformers | Kids Animation ⭐️ Play-Doh Videos]</ref>

===''Transformers Stop Motion Series''===
While [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] were racing, they were attacked by [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]], [[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]] and [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]. Optimus Prime eventually intervened to help them defeat the Decepticons.<ref>[https://youtu.be/FHCujZVu8XI Autobots VS Decepticons! | Episode 1 | NEW Stop Motion | FULL Episode | Transformers Official]</ref> When the Decepticons were in pursuit of Bumblebee again, Optimus stopped the violence with a dance party in which both the Autobots and Decepticons participated in.<ref>[https://youtu.be/L6-YBGrLtBg Transformers Dance off | Episode 2 | NEW Stop Motion | FULL Episode | Transformers Official]</ref>

===''Nezha: Transformers'' cartoon===
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
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==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:Cyberverse-Optimus-Turbo-Charger.jpg|thumb|300px|Listen, this is great and all, but what happened to my arms?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2019)
**''Series:'' '''1, 2, 3, 5'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B''' (Series 1-3), '''L''' (Series 5)
: Released in the first Series of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Optimus changes from semi-truck cab to robot and back in a few simple steps. He has a molded "attack" weapon, in his case a large panel from his truck mode becomes his left-arm-mounted energon axe in robot mode.

: Optimus was also released without changes in Series 2, 3 and 5.

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*'''Energon Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2020)
**''Series:'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''I'''
: Part of the fourth Series of ''Cyberverse'' Tiny Turbo Changers, Energon Optimus Prime is an entirely translucent blue redeco of the figure above.

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====Scout Class====
[[File:Cyberverse-Scout-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|'''That''' looks like it's gotta hurt.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scout Class, [[2018]])
**''Action Attack'': "Ion Blast"
:''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class Optimus Prime is a roughly Legends Class sized figure of Optimus Prime that transforms into a ''half-robot-half-truck thing'', also known as a "transformational mode". When he is transformed, an [[ion blaster]] flips onto his arm, representing his "Ion Blast" Action Attack... which looks as if he [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|has his own]] [[fusion cannon]] due to it being a humongous, arm-mounted cannon. Optimus also features one 5mm-compatible hand on his right arm. Perhaps he wants to have an optional weapon before pulling out the big gun?

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Scout-Class-Optimus-Prime-(2019).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scout Class, [[2019]]-[[2021]])
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:Despite similarities in parts and proportions to the figure above, this ''Cyberverse'' Scout Class Optimus Prime is a new mold. His "Energon Axe Attack" is activated by pressing the rear wheels/legs in place, which unlocks the spring-loaded waist, swinging the torso to the left side. The right arm must face forwards before activation.

:This version of Optimus Prime has seen three releases: First in 2019 in then-current ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint]] packaging design, then again in 2020 in the ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' subline imprint packaging refresh, and thern ''again'' in 2021 in the ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.
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====1-Step Changers====
[[File:Cyberverse-2018-One-Step-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|At least he doesn't look like Megatron this time.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1-Step Changer, 2018)
:Released as part of the second wave of 1-Step Changers, this ''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, with the transformation engineering taking cues from the [[Megatron_(Movie)/toys#Robots_in_Disguise|''Age of Extinction'' Galvatron]] toy. His transformation is triggered when you depress a tab on the back of his wind vane and spin the wind vane a full 360 degrees, deploying his robot mode. Rotating the wind vane clockwise changes him back into a truck. He features articulation at his shoulders.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-One-Step-Optimus-Prime-(New).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's hitting the Energon Goodies again.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1-Step Changer, 2019, 2021)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Turbo Change Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-02'''
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:This ''Cyberverse'' 1-Step Changer Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, using the same transformation scheme as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#OneStep|''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime]]. He also features an "Energon Axe Attack" Action Attack gimmick, which can be "wielded" horizontally or vertically. He is also slightly taller than the previous One-Step changer.

:The CG stock render on the back of the packaging depicts his Energon Axe in yellow, but the final product just features an unpainted axe cast in red plastic.

:This version of Optimus Prime has seen three releases: First in early 2019 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, then again in mid-2019 in the then-current ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint packaging refresh, and then ''again'' in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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====Warrior Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Everything feels stiff all of a sudden...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Warrior Class, 2018-2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:Released as part of the first wave of ''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class lineup, this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe-sized figure that converts into a robot to truck and back. He also features a pop-out axe on his left hand when pushing his back after the gimmick is set up. Because of this, he has both no left hand and elbow articulation.

:Other promo photos of the product depict him having [[:File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Class-Optimus-Prime-Painted-Smokestacks.jpg|painted smokestacks]] which are not featured in the final product.

:This version of Optimus Prime was released twice: First in 2018 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, and then again in 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint]] packaging refresh.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Optimus-Prime-Battle-Base-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have a cool trailer for your little guys to fit inside! Buy me again, pretty please!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Base Trailer''' (playset, 2018)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack" (Prime), "Cannon Charge" (trailer)
:This figure is an unchanged re-release of the ''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime figure above, but with a trailer. The trailer can interact with Scout Class up to Warrior Class figures. It also features a "Cannon Charge" Action Attack, where small cannons flip out of the front of the Trailer. The Trailer, when folded open, has a turret that a Scout class figure can sit awkwardly on. A single Warrior Class (or smaller) car can be stored in the trailer in vehicle mode.

:Due to the Optimus figure itself being unchanged, the trailer attaches by his feet slotting into the front end of the trailer. As a result, only variations of this mold can pull it and it does not turn easily.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-PotS-Optimus-Prime-Starscream-two-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Please buy me already, I'm clogging up so many warehouses!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Starscream''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"

:Released as part of the ''Power of the Spark'' sub-line, this Optimus Prime is basically unchanged from the first release, and he is sold along with an equally unchanged Starscream. The package also bears the logo for the franchise's 35th anniversary.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-BCA-Warrior-Cybertronian-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Brotimus Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ("Cybertronian Mode" Warrior Class, 2020-2021)
**''Action Attack'': "Mega Axe Attack"

:Released in the 8th wave of ''Cyberverse'' Warrior class toys, this version of Optimus Prime now converts into a Cybertronian truck. He features bulkier proportions and retains an axe gimmick, though it now swings out from the side of his arm and is now on the opposite side compared to the first warrior class version. His axe attack is activated by pulling up and then pushing down the blue bar behind his head, rather than being button activated.

:This version of Optimus Prime was ''also'' released twice: First in 2020 under the ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' subline imprint, and then again in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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====Ultra Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultra-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra Class, 2018, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Bash Attack"
:Released as part of the third wave of ''Cyberverse'' Ultra Class toys, this Voyager-sized Optimus Prime's Action Attack gimmick consists of a large flip-out vehicle mode shield in the shape of the Autobot insignia that is based on his defensive shield seen in the episode "[[Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership]]", which is activated manually by pulling the shield out from the truck's underneath first, then it automatically flips up with a press of a button.

:Once again, this version of Optimus Prime was released twice: First in late 2018/early 2019 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, and then again in late 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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====Ultimate Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultimate-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[:File:PDtype-Matrixattack.jpg|Matrix does not pop out with the effect part.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Class, 2018-2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Matrix Attack Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-06'''
**''Action Attack'': "Matrix Mega Shot"
:''Cyberverse'' Ultimate Class Optimus Prime is a toy that transforms from a roughly Leader-sized robot to truck in around eleven steps. Articulation is somewhat limited for such a large toy, but sells at a cheaper price point as a trade-off. The arms have ratcheted elbows, a swiveling bicep, and shoulders that swivel forward and hinge outward. The legs have ratcheted hips and thigh swivels, plus a knee joint which is located further down the leg from the molded detail to facilitate transformation.

:His "Matrix Mega Shot" Action Attack gimmick utilizes the Matrix of Leadership within the figure's chest. <ref name=io9>[https://io9.gizmodo.com/these-new-transformers-cyberverse-figures-are-fantastic-1823007404 These New Transformers Cyberverse Figures Are Fantastic Callbacks to the Original '80s Toys] at io9.gizmodo.com</ref> This feature can be accessed in robot mode by pressing down just on his left clavicle, or in vehicle mode by pressing down on the top of the cab. In fact, you will likely deploy it on accident a lot due to how sensitive the button is, especially during transformation. Once deployed, it can be made to spin by rolling the truck mode forward (powered by the right front wheel) or by spinning the small red wheel on his robot mode side. This causes the clear blue "energy" details to open, revealing the Matrix underneath. This gimmick is gravity dependent, meaning it must be in the correct position to activate properly.

:Unlike the other simple-assembly wheels, the front right wheel activates the gimmick in vehicle mode due to the connection between the gimmick's hexagonal joints. Because of this, only 5 out of 6 wheels can smoothly roll unless you pull him backwards or push it down while rolling him forwards, which also activates the spinning matrix inside the truck's cavity. A running change was also added: The locking tabs are now modified to allow the Matrix to rotate back securely in one touch. Due to the weight of his torso, the hip ratchets can barely support an even wider A-stance due to the combined weight of the upper torso.

:Like his wave-mate [[Megatron (Cyberverse)#Ultimate Class|Megatron]], this version of Optimus Prime was also released twice: First in 2018 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, and then again in 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Class, 2020-2021)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"

:This Ultimate Class Optimus Prime utilizes a different transformation scheme from the prior Ultimate Class figure. He also features both the Energon Axe action attack and a flip-out Armor triggered from his rear legs. This Optimus also features a unique transformation: Pulling out the Energon Axe when converted halfway unleashes the "twist-and-change" action consists of spinning his torso and arms in place. As a result, his upper limbs are very loose. This Optimus only features articulation on the forearms, while his pair of legs is a [[Brick (term)|brick]] as it was used to store the armor gimmick.

:Like the previous Ultimate Class figure, this version of Optimus Prime was also released twice: First in 2020 under the ''Battle for Cybertron'' subline imprint, and then again in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.
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====Elite Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"Jet Jet! Jet Combat!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Elite Class, 2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Wingfire Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[September]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-16'''
**''Spark Armor'': "Sky Turbine"
:''Cyberverse'' Elite Class Optimus Prime is a smaller, Warrior Class-sized mold that transforms from robot to a smokestack-less truck. He also comes with a fighter jet accessory with built-in Gatling guns, which can form his battle armor in robot mode. Like all Elite Class toys, the accessory also comes with a unique built-in helmet. The wings automatically transform in place if the cockpit is folded down when combined with Optimus.

:The "[[Sky Turbine]]" is based on a swing-wing jet of made-up model, with some design details being reminiscent of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. It features large undercarriage Gatling guns and, satisfyingly, folding nose-cone landing gear. When folded down as armor, the guns unlatch and swing beside Prime's arms using a spring-loaded mechanism, and wings rotate 180 degrees with the jet exhausts becoming shoulder-mounted cannons. For extra stability, the heel supports on Optimus are extra long to support the weight of the armor. Unlike most Elite-class Spark Armor, there are no larger hands sculpted in. This Optimus Prime can also tow the Battle Base Trailer.

:While the promotional renders for the toy show a solid silver truck-mode grill, the actual toy has a red hinge arm in the middle. This is likely due to a planned [[paint operation]] being omitted from the final product.

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====Ark Power====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ark-Power-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|If [[Hikaru Midorikawa|Gridman]] can save Christmas, so can I!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ark Power, 2019)
**''Spark Armor'': "[[Ark (Cyberverse)#Toys|Ark Power]]"
**''Japanese Name'': '''Ark Combine Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[November 9]], [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-23'''

:Released as the largest ''Cyberverse'' toy, Ark Power Optimus Prime features a completely different transformation from the Ultimate Class toy, albeit omitting the leg and head articulation. He also includes a large accessory that is modeled after the Ark, which also transforms into his battle armor with a molded blade for his gauntlet. The blade is stored in between the foot armor/engines of the Ark, which can itself be carried on the back of Prime's truck mode. Curiously, the box art depicts him with gauntlets for ''both'' arms, which may be connected with the gap in the front of the Ark.

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====Deluxe Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Deluxe-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The impossible possible.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''Build-a-Figure part'': Maccadam's Left forearm
**''Japanese Name'': '''Action Master Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[August]] [[2020]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, [[Fire Blast effect|Effect part]]
**''Action Attack'': "Matrix Mega Shot"

:Released as part of the ''Cyberverse'' [[Transformers:_Cyberverse_(toyline)#Deluxe_Class|Deluxe Class]] lineup, this Optimus Prime is a show-accurate mold that is more poseable than most of his previous releases. He comes with an Ion Blaster that can be wielded by his 5mm hands, and an effect part for both his blaster and the Matrix, which can be revealed by opening the chest panels. He can tow the battle base trailer if you leave the feet untransformed, though the protruding rear ankle panel makes it impossible to roll the truck smoothly. A hole in the back of his vehicle mode can use the effect part as a booster flame. Due to the transformation scheme, Optimus's robot mode features fake wheels on his robot back/upper hood flap.

:In Japan, Optimus Prime was released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. The catalog reveals that he was originally intended to be sold for the regular markets (hence the "TCV-28" ID Number) with a February 2020 release date. Like the rest of the figures, he was released in a windowless, monochrome packaging.

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====Battle Call====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Battle-Call-Officer-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[AWAKENING]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Officer Class, 2020)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'''s Battle Call subline, the Officer Class Optimus Prime is a roughly Leader-sized mold that converts from robot to truck and back. Like his sub-line's brethren, Optimus features a "Battle Call" voice-activated gimmick, which automatically deploys his armor and activates his battle sounds if "Power Up" is spoken. He also comes with a sword and shield that is strongly reminiscent of his live-action film's counterpart's weapons. In the U.S., this was released as a [[Walmart]] exclusive.

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====Roll N' Change====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Roll N' Change, 2021)
[[File:Cyberverse roll n transform optimus prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Horny on main]]
A large scale figure of Optimus which transforms automatically when rolled along a smooth surface. He features a faceplateless face and Energon Armor parts and a sword along with electronic lights.

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====Smash Changers====
[[File:Cyberversetoy-SmashChangersOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|WHEN DID TOYS GET SO SOFT]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Dinobots Unite Smash Changers, 2022)
:Likely a ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' toy shuffled into ''Cyberverse'' to account for the movie's delay, ''Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Dinobots Unite'' Smash Changers Optimus Prime (phew) smash-changes from ... garbage truck...? to extremely-''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''-movie robot in three kinetic auto-transforming steps. Manually converting the toy back into truck mode takes eleven steps. Jaded boomer clickbait may be written about only the first half of this process.

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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:Buzzworthy warrior 4 pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Because 3 times wasn't enough...]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Bumblebee / Megatron / Starscream''' (Warrior Class 4-pack, 2021)
**''Series'': '''''Cyberverse'''''

:Part of the cross-''Generations'' ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, the [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|first Warrior Class Optimus Prime]] was re-released without any changes for this 4-pack along with [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Warrior|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Warrior|Cybertronian Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Starscream]].

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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-McD-Japan-Happy-Set-Optimus-Prime-Water-Gun.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Color Reveal Squirter''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': Insignia-revealing base

:Released as part of McDonald's Japan's “All-Star Water” promotion from August 16th to August 22nd, this translucent vinyl figurine of Optimus Prime features a [[water-squirting gimmick]]. He also comes with an Autobot insignia with paper that changes color when hit by water.

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[[File:McD CV 2019 Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': Jet/armor

:Optimus Prime is a 4-inch-tall figure with articulation at the neck, hips and arms. He includes a small fighter jet (reminiscent of his [[#Elite Class|Elite Class]] toy) that can be separated in half and reattached onto various posts around his body as weapons or armor.

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[[File:CV-toy McDonalds OptimusPrime 2021.jpg|thumb|150px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2021)
:Released only in Singapore in January 2021, Optimus Prime is a non-transforming figure with limited articulation. The chest of the figure has a panel with a lenticular image sticker on it which changes angle when the left arm is moved. Moving the panel causes the image on his chest to change.

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===Burger King===
[[File:Cyberverse Burger King toys 2019.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
:Released a mere month before the aforementioned Happy Meal toy, Burger King's take on Optimus Prime is a figure of his Spark Armor body with the inclusion of a jet cockpit on his chest and a detachable set of wings on his back. His left arm and hips are articulated, whereas his right arm has a spring-loaded projectile launcher sculpted in.

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===''Nezha: Transformers''===
[[File:Nezha-toy XiaomiBrickSet OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Building brick set, 2019)
**''Set number'': '''QL1675'''
**''Pieces'': '''432'''
:Released by [[Xiaomi]] as part of the Chinese-centric ''[[Nezha: Transformers (toyline)|Nezha: Transformers]]'' toyline, this Optimus Prime is a Lego-style building kit that can be assembled into either an approximately 10-inch tall poseable robot mode or a truck mode. Similar to how most ''[[Kre-O]]'' figures work, Optimus must be disassembled and reassembled in order to change from one mode to the next.

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[[File:Nezha-toy XiaomiOnebot OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Onebot set, 2020)
**''Set number'': '''QTZ01IQI'''
**''Pieces'': '''1280+'''
:''Onebot'' Optimus Prime is a similar building kit to the one above and can also be assembled into either robot or truck mode, except it's now much larger and is based on the "Lego Technic" style of more complex pieces and builds. It was released as part of the MITU brand of building sets also made by Xiaomi. There is also some phone app involvement that we're still not certain what the deal is.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Blind-box building doll, 2021)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''???'''
:This "blind-box building doll" Optimus Prime uses the same style of construction as the ''Onebot'' set above, but is a much smaller kit resulting in a super-deformed robot mode that lacks a rebuildable vehicle mode.

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*'''Smart Building Block Transformers''' (2-pack, 2021)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''???'''
:This Optimus Prime is another ''Onebot''-style building set, only this time it's a very large vehicle without a robot mode build. It comes packaged with a similar [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#NezhaSmart|Starscream]] vehicle set. Each set is centered around a box that connects to an app that... does... things. Motorized programmable things, probably.

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===Perfect Toys===
{{note|Due to the lack of official English translations for the products, the wiki uses its own translations unless otherwise specified.}}
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-PRC-exclusive-OP-RC-Offroad-Buggy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Decepticon Crusher. No, [http://img30.360buyimg.com/popWaterMark/jfs/t1/86619/5/7500/206052/5dfc3901E653b0b4b/bfdddc97218f1d26.jpg this is how the advertisement mentioned].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Off-Road Buggy''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Remote Control

:Produced exclusively for the [[China|PRC]] markets under Hasbro's licensing, this remote control Off-Road Buggy features an Optimus-themed livery (though in his ''Age of Extinction'' pattern), and comes with a non-removable Optimus Prime figurine (inspired by his Generation 1 appearance) riding it. The vehicle also features unique tires that allow the buggy to move sideways, has a suspension gimmick, and plays music. (What kind of music is unknown.)

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==Notes==
[[File:Quidd-evergreen-Optimus_Prime-robot-mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"[[The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|Optimus will be back. He]] '''[[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|always]]''' [[The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|comes back.]]"]]
*As with some of the ''Cyberverse'' cast, Optimus Prime's design is based on the [[evergreen]] design also used for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], with some minor stylistic tweaks.
*All merchandise depictions (with the exception of two) have his [[energon-axe]] colored orange like it was in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]". The actual cartoon depiction, however, is blue.
*In Japanese, Optimus Prime is voiced by [[Takehito Koyasu|the Japanese voice actor]] of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], just as as ''Cyberverse'' Megatron is voiced by [[Shigeru Chiba|the Japanese voice actor]] of ''Beast Wars'' [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]].
*Optimus's Earth alternate mode appears to be a fictionalized {{w|Freightliner Argosy#Second generation (2012-present)|Freightliner Argosy}}, arguably the closest modern successor to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|the original Optimus Prime's]] Freightliner WFT-8664T altmode.
*In the cartoon, Optimus' [[:File:Cyberverse EOTU II OptimusPrime OtherDimension.jpg|stomach grill]] lacks the panel lining and pre-rendered shading prevalent in the show's art style, making it look more like a grey stripe unless [[:File:We Want The Same Thing (Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero promo).jpg|viewed from the side]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (オプティマスプライム ''Oputimasu Puraimu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (옵티머스 프라임 ''Optimeoseu Peuraim'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Qíngtīanzhù''' (China, 擎天柱, "Pillar that Supports the Sky")

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
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|disambig=Optimus Prime (disambiguation)
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], the stoic and heroic Autobot leader from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the violent and murderous Autobot leader from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], the young and inexperienced commander from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], the a member of the [[Thirteen]] and leader of the Autobots from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Autobots]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
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[[Category:Nezha Autobots]]
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Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)

2022-08-02T23:47:35Z

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:''Optimus Prime is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:CyberverseOptimus.jpg|thumb|300px|''People getting chosen by the Matrix... leading the Autobots... and I'm like... I just wanna mow hay.'']]
'''Optimus Prime''' is the legendary leader of the [[Autobot]]s. With axe and hard light [[Insignia|Autobrand]] shield in hand, he's taken on the [[Decepticon]]s in more battles than you can count. As strong in mind as he is in body, Optimus' speeches and care for his men has led to him becoming widely respected. Even [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] acknowledges his former friend's prowess enough that he'll enter occasional negotiations for peace. He's good friends with [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]], who is practically his right hand bot. If you're looking for a hero, then he's your bot.

However, this heroism is something that was thrust upon him. Feeling the weight of his reputation, Optimus occasionally finds himself unable to connect to his far more relaxed crew in times of celebration. In times of peace, he'd much rather contribute to restoration efforts than continue on as active leader, despite his popularity. Until that day, Optimus Prime is the best leader an Autobot could ask for, and the worst nightmare a [[Decepticon]] could imagine.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Jake Foushee|Jake Tillman]] (English), [[Takehito Koyasu]] (Japanese)|[[Erwin Grunspan]] (French, season 1), [[Benoît Grimmiaux]] (French, season 2), [[Klaus-Dieter Klebsch]] (German), [[Marco Balzarotti]] (Italian), [[Alfonso Ramírez]] (Latin-American Spanish, Season 1), [[Blas Garcia]] (Latin-American Spanish, Season 2), [[Miguel Ángel Muro]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Mário Spatziani]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
[[File:We Want The Same Thing (Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero promo).jpg|thumb|300px|"So are we on for our regular Scrabble night?"]]
Once a mere file clerk, {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}} Optimus was drawn to the charismatic [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s campaign for change, becoming one of his closest allies. During a meeting at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]], Optimus assured Megatron he would author the speech Megatron was to give at their upcoming rally. {{storylink|Maccadam's}}

At the rally, Optimus stood amongst Megatron’s closest allies as he unveiled the Decepticon movement. Though the rally was a success, Megatron's growing power began to reveal darker shades of his personality and ambition. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}

Megatron eventually staged an attack on the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] killing all of the councillors save [[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]] who had Bumblebee bring Optimus to him. Though Optimus blamed himself for the war, Trion reassured his protege that he had done what he felt was right and stayed true to himself. Before he passed however, Trion bestowed the [[Matrix of Leadership]] onto Optimus who accepted the talisman and became Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

Optimus made one last effort to peacefully negotiate with his old friend, asking him to end his hostilities and allow them to diplomatically resolve their issues. With neither Megatron or Optimus willing to bend to the other, Megatron declared [[Great War (Cyberverse)|open war]] on his once friend and his faction. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}

As the war escalated, Optimus was captured by the notorious [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] who stashed him in an Energon warehouse. Before he could delivered, Optimus was rescued by Bumblebee and brought back to Autobot territory. {{storylink|Shadowstriker (episode)|Shadowstriker}} Another adventure saw him personally carry a wounded [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] across a battlefield. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}} Optimus and Megatron had several peace talks during the war but never managed to come to an agreement. Witnessing one of these talks, [[Maccadam]] inspired Optimus to never lose hope, noting that a successful ceasefire would make all the failed attempts worth it. {{storylink|Parley}}

[[File:MatrixOfLeadership-OPglows.jpg|thumb|300px|left|"I HAVE THE POWER!"]]
After learning that the Decepticons sought to use [[Vector Sigma]] to reprogram the [[AllSpark]], {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}} the Autobots planned to keep the artifact out of Megatron's reach by sending it through a [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]]. Though the Decepticons put up a fierce fight, the Autobots ultimately succeeded in their goal, Decepticon firepower caused the Space Bridge to collapse after the AllSpark was sent through, sending it to parts unknown. {{storylink|Allspark (Cyberverse)|Allspark}} Sometime later, Optimus and Bumblebee were being pursued by [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]] and [[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]. After a short battle in the [[Grand Imperium]] resulting in the Seekers retreating, the pair reflected on Cybertron’s current state and how Optimus had failed to account for the debilitating effects that the AllSpark's absence would have on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Realizing the mistake he'd made in launching the artifact, Optimus ordered the construction of a new [[Vanguard-class Deep Space Interceptor|''Vanguard''-class]] vessel so that the AllSpark could be located and retrieved. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

When the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']] was completed, it launched from Iacon. {{storylink|Fractured}} Among the Autobots joining him was Bumblebee, who shared a heartfelt goodbye with [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] before Optimus called him to the ship. {{storylink|Memory (Cyberverse)|Memory}}

During their travels, the Autobots, running critically low on [[Energon]], stopped on a nearby planet in response to an Energon reading. Once there, they found a race of [[Cave monster|subterranean creatures]] that attacked them on sight. During the battle, Optimus realized the creatures fed off of Energon and ordered his troops to retreat. Despite the planet containing much needed Energon, Optimus insisted it be left alone, finding it too high a moral cost to damn the aliens to extinction merely to ensure their own survival. Instead, he ordered the entire crew to enter stasis to conserve power. {{storylink|The Journey}}
[[File:Cyberverse-Optimus-Energon-Scanner.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
On autopilot, the ''Ark'' made its way to [[Earth]] only to suffer a hull breach and crash, {{storylink|King of the Dinosaurs}} in [[Mount St. Hilary]], its sleeping passengers blissfully unaware of their ship's fate. {{storylink|Awaken Sleeping Giants}}

This unintentional radio silence left many of the Autobots on Cybertron to question the fate of their missing comrades with Bumblebee's amnesia preventing him from answering Windblade's queries on Optimus's location. {{storylink|Fractured}} {{storylink|The Journey}}

Once [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] had hacked into Windblade and Bumblebee's [[cortical psychic patch]], he trapped the scout in a fake memory that painted both he and Optimus as deep-cover Decepticons who had sabotaged the ''Ark''. Realizing that Optimus would never commit such acts, Bumblebee managed to break free of the illusion. {{storylink|Sabotage}}

When Bumblebee's group had rediscovered the ''Ark'', [[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] managed to reactivate the ship and revive the crew. As Optimus caught up with his friends, getting a hug from Bumblebee, Teletraan informed everyone that a [[Decepticon fleet]] was bearing down on their location. Not wasting a moment, Optimus led his crew outside so they could confront their foes. {{storylink|Eruption}}

Optimus eventually addressed the populace of Earth on television to make the Autobot-Decepticon war public knowledge, and vowed to protect the planet to the best of his ability. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}} During this time, he also fought Megatron at a silo site. {{storylink|Spotted}} Later, he led the Autobots on an excursion to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to prevent the Decepticons from destroying the earth with his [[Planet Smasher]]. Optimus managed to overpower Megatron, forcing him to retreat, and he and the other Autobots managed to shut down the doomsday device. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}} Before they could pursue the Decepticons into the subterranean caves, the [[planetary engine]]s the Decepticons had installed sprang to life and forced the moon on a collision course with Earth. Leaving a small team to work on deactivating the engines, Optimus lead his own squadron into the caves to secure the control room. Upon reaching their destination, the room self destructs, preventing them from disabling the engines. Fortunately, [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]], [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] manage to hack the system and reverse the engines, moving the moon back into stable orbit. Satisfied, Optimus announced their victory to the people of Earth, echoing his previous promise to protect the planet. {{storylink|Bad Moon Rising}}

After returning to Earth, Optimus showed interest in the potential of Wheeljack's new [[Hyper Fuel]] to move the ''Ark'' out of its resting place. He later decided the material was too unstable for use after an incident involving a hyperactive [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]], one which he narrowly stopped through the use of Wheeljack's [[force shield blaster]]. {{storylink|The Visitor}} Shortly thereafter, Optimus was contacted by Megatron, who was holding Hot Rod captive, and demanded Prime give his own life if he wanted to save the young Autobot. Prime was prepared to agree, but when Hot Rod managed to free himself and escape, Optimus rescinded his agreement. {{storylink|Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime}}

[[File:Cyberverse-Trials-PrimeArmor.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Now where have I [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|seen]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|this]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|before?]]]]
After analyzing the [[GroundBridge]]s appearing around the world to find their point of convergence, the Autobots sent Optimus through one to retrieve the AllSpark, where he found Megatron also arriving. Before they could clash, they were interrupted by [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]], the AllSpark's guardian, who granted them powerful new [[spark armor]] and pitted them against each other to win possession of the relic. While the two were distracted by the battle, Starscream snuck into the chamber and stole the AllSpark. Optimus, unaware of Starscream's new independence, accused Megatron of deceit and attempted to stop him, but Megatron escaped through another GroundBridge. Determined to prevent the Decepticons from misusing the relic, he convinced Cheetor to become their new ally and the two headed back to the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Trials}}

After helping Cheetor make his acquaintance with the other Autobots, Optimus, along with Grimlock, Bumblebee, and Hot Rod, took Cheetor to the bridge, and had him explain his mysterious origins. After this explanation of his history, Optimus was determined to retake the AllSpark back from Megatron at all costs. To which, he led an assault on the ''Nemesis'', and sent Cheetor, along with Hot Rod and Bumblebee, to find the AllSpark. As both Optimus and Megatron fought one another, they were interrupted by Cheetor, who explained how this conflict was pointless as the AllSpark wasn’t on the Decepticon warship, when Optimus demanded an explanation from Megatron, he discovered how Starscream had broken away from the Decepticons and stole the AllSpark for himself. This led to Optimus and Megatron calling a truce, and possible alliance against Starscream. {{storylink|Dark Birth}}

As Optimus prepared himself for negotiations with Megatron, he recalled a memory of Maccadam had encouraged him to never give up his diplomatic mindset until there was peace between all Cybertronians. This lesson would carry on into his latest attempts of negotiations with Megatron to discuss the danger of Starscream. Though initial strides were made, the underlying tensions between the two factions was triggered by the arrival of [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]], who had been trying to speak to Windblade but was killed by the Decepticons on the presumption that she was a traitor, leading to an all-out brawl. As a result, Megatron declared that there would be no peace between Autobots and Decepticons with Optimus declaring that the Autobots would have to stop Starscream alone. {{storylink|Parley}}

Not long after this, Optimus sent Bumblebee, Hot Rod, Windblade, and Cheetor to Starscream's lair, only to learn that the Decepticon had abandoned the base. Once they returned, however, they received an SOS from the ''Nemesis'', which in turn prompted Optimus and a small group of Autobots to investigate, in turn, they discovered that something had drained all the Decepticons of their Energon. They would eventually meet the culprits in the form of the [[Scraplet]]s, who managed to separate Optimus and Windblade from the rest of the group. As they made their way to the bridge, they saw Megatron laying on the ground, his Energon also drained. It didn't take long for the Scraplets to surround them and damage Optimus, it was then that Starscream revealed himself and explained his plan, and communed with the Scraplet who was supposedly [[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]] and explained how he wanted the Matrix of Leadership back. When Optimus refused, Starscream had their Energon completely drained, and was prepared to seize the Matrix, until he was bested by Cheetor, who managed to use the AllSpark to restore everyone and disable the Scraplets. However, he was unable stop Starscream from escaping with the AllSpark, it was then that Megatron permitted Optimus and the Autobots to leave. {{storylink|Starscream's Children}}

Optimus would then assign the Autobots to different tasks in hopes of finding Starscream and the AllSpark, but failed to account for Cheetor, who wasn’t acknowledged by the Autobot leader as he was working at one of the terminals on the ''Ark’s'' Bridge. Later, after hearing of Starscream’s attempt to kidnap Cheetor and Bumblebee, Optimus stated that Cheetor would make an excellent Autobot scout after hearing of his training as well. {{storylink|Spotted}}
[[file:Cyberverse-Optimus-Wounded.jpg|thumb|300px|Darn leg cramps!]]
Later, the Autobot leader would be on the ''Ark'' when they were unexpectedly attacked, believing the intruder to be Starscream, Optimus rallied the Autobots to retaliate, only to be surprised when instead it was in fact [[Sky-Byte (Cyberverse)|Sky-Byte]], who wanted to challenge his mortal enemy, [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]]. Optimus told the Decepticon that Jetfire was destroyed, but Sky-Byte didn’t believe it, and escaped to find the ''Nemesis''. Not long after this, Optimus and the other Autobots would again be pleasantly surprised when the previously mentioned Jetfire appeared and went inside with the others to explain his long-running feud with Sky-Byte across the cosmos. But when the offer was made for Optimus and the other Autobots to help defeat the Decepticon once and for all, Optimus refused, stating that they had more important matters at hand, such as retrieving the AllSpark, and that it was Jetfire's choice on wether he wanted to save lives or destroy them.

Much later, Optimus was beaten down by Sky-Byte, who was infused with Spark Armor granted to him by Starscream and took the Autobot leader to a Colosseum. Jetfire had also brought Megatron there to meet with Sky-Byte to finish the feud. The ensuing battle would lead to Jetfire, Sky-Byte, and Optimus to fall into a cavern below, where Optimus was fairly wounded from the fall. In the end, Jetfire made the noble decision and rescued Prime before shedding his Spark armor, telling Optimus about the whereabouts of the AllSpark as they returned to the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Infinite Vendetta}}

Guided by Jetfire to the GroundBridge Nexus, the Autobots were met by the Decepticons, themselves guided by Sky-Byte before Starscream arrived, now having merged with the AllSpark. As the Seeker tried to extract everyone's sparks, Optimus channeled the power of the Matrix of Leadership, blasting the AllSpark out of Starscream and ending his threat, though the act left Optimus in deep stasis. {{storylink|I Am The Allspark}}

As his mind shifted through visions brought on by the Matrix, Optimus was placed in the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sickbay as Hot Rod led the ship off Earth and towards the space bridge. When the ''Nemesis'' began bombarding the ''Ark'', the chaos awoke Optimus and he made his way to the bridge. Entering just after Shockwave had destroyed Earth's space bridge, Optimus ordered a course set for Cybertron. {{storylink|Escape From Earth}}

When a C-Class emergency was raised in Hangar 7, Optimus came running only to find that his troops were having a victory party. Uncomfortable with such things, Optimus gave an awkward speech before he went to stargaze on the hull, being joined by Cheetor before Teletraan-X raised a genuine C-Class alarm. Working with Cheetor, Optimus discovered that Starscream had hacked Wheeljack's AllSpark emitter badges, overloading the Autobots who were wearing them. The trio fought their way to the AllSpark's containment device, Optimus smashing it to pieces to liberate his crew. With the festive mood ruined, Optimus made the ultimate sacrifice and did a little jig to get the party going once again. {{storylink|Party Down}}

When the ''Ark'' entered a thick debris field, Optimus ordered a new course plotted, even as Hot Rod, Bumblebee, and Cheetor went off for some solar-wave surfing. When the three returned, having managed to earn the ire of the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] race, Optimus watched as Cheetor used the AllSpark to recreate the [[Sharkticon homeworld]]. {{storylink|Wiped Out}}

On the bridge of the ''Ark'', Optimus was alerted to Windblade having stolen the AllSpark and made for a nearby planet. Taking Cheetor, Bumblebee, and Hot Rod with him, Optimus followed the cityspeaker through an an abandoned city, facing off against a horde of automated defences, as an entity guided Windblade to bring the AllSpark to the city centre. Though the quartet caught up to Windblade, they were too late to prevent her from opening the AllSpark. To their surprise however, the entity revealed itself as a [[Titan (group)|Titan]], [[Croaton (Cyberverse)|Croaton]]. Revealing that the city was once a [[Cybertronian colonies|Cybertronian colony]], Croaton apologized for the trouble he'd caused before he returned the Autobots their shuttle and went on his way. {{storylink|Ghost Town}}

Forty cycles after their departure from Earth, the ''Ark'' was struck by an EMP that immobilized all electromechanical systems, save [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]], Grimlock, and Teletraan who saved the ship from a supernova. {{storylink|Perfect Storm}}

When a distress call came in from [[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]], Optimus decided that they had to accelerate their return home. Finding a disused space bridge, Optimus ordered it repaired. When the portal activated however, it transported them all to [[unspace]], the void between universes. Teaming up with several multiversal counterparts to the ''Ark'', the Autobots used their AllSparks to return to their own universes, Optimus allowing himself a rare smile when the ''Ark'' entered Cybertronian orbit. {{storylink|The Crossroads}}

As he sent Jetfire and Windblade to scout the planet, Optimus tried to make contact Chromia. Unable to raise her, Optimus began to suspect a trap. Ordering the ''Ark'' evacuated, Optimus set the ship on automatic and entrusted the AllSpark to Cheetor, ordering Bumblebee and Hot Rod to defend him and instructing the three not to enter the [[Threshold of the Well]] until the Decepticons had been defeated. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}}

Once the ''Ark'' had been destroyed by a [[laser snare]], Optimus led his troops into battle. As he duelled Megatron, Optimus was targeted by Shadow Striker before Prowl took the shot at the cost of his life. Enraged, Optimus leapt at Megatron, swearing that this would be their final battle. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}}

Pushing past Megatron, Optimus tried to enter the Threshold only to find it swarming with scraplets, forcing him back before Megatron pinned him down and summoned gigantic war-capable versions of [[Shockwave's drones]]. Summoning his shield, Optimus attacked the drones but was forced back by their sheer mass. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron III}}

Finding a second wind, Optimus managed to turn the tide of the battle against the drones before Windblade informed him that Vector Sigma had been destroyed. Once the AllSpark had been restored to the core, Optimus declared the Great War over before Megatron, through Shockwave, tried to destroy the AllSpark, Cheetor's sacrifice saving the world. In a rage, Megatron lunged at Optimus who sent him back into the scraplets. After barring Shadow Striker from aiding her master, before declaring that it was time for Cybertron to transform for the better. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}}

The peace would not last long however. The [[Quintesson]]s soon invaded Cybertron, locking the populace in a virtual reality that celebrated the [[Parade of Metals]], Optimus serving as the Parade's grand marshal. {{storylink|The Loop}}

In the physical world, Hot Rod and Perceptor led the few free Cybertronians in a resistance. Though Perceptor pushed for Hot Rod to be a leader, he continued to doubt himself and tried to free Optimus to take command. Though Hot Rod made several attempts, even throttling his leader, Optimus could not overcome the Loop's programming. {{storylink|The Sleeper}} Along with the others, Optimus was later freed when Perceptor hacked into the Loop and introduced a flock of [[Air Hammer (Cyberverse)|Air Hammers]] into the simulation. Optimus ordered his troops to roll out, their subsequent transformation freeing the Loop whereupon they retreated to [[Iaconus]]. {{storylink|The Scientist}}

Upon being informed of the magnitude of the Quintesson threat, Optimus was quick to agree to allying with the Decepticons but could not have Megatron join them. When the resistance tried to blow up the Quintesson ship, Optimus towed a warhead to the craft. While the Cybertronians proved able to defeat the [[Prosecutor (Cyberverse)|Prosecutors]], they were overwhelmed by the savage Sharkticons, Optimus' warhead being detonated. The Cybertronians were saved when Windblade managed to partially rouse Iaconus, unearthing his massive arm. {{storylink|The Alliance}}

When it was determined that the only way to destroy the Quintesson flagship was to draw out the [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]] and its army, Optimus and Megatron led a strike team that infiltrated the ship. When the group reached the [[multiverse drive]], they were confronted by the [[Scientist (Cyberverse)|Scientist]]. While Megatron promptly shot the Quintesson dead, he deployed an army of backup bodies, Optimus and Bumblebee holding them off as Wheeljack, backed up by Megatron and Dead End, disabled the drive only for the Decepticons to betray Wheeljack as they fled to another universe. {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}}
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Soon afterwards, the Judge, damaged beyond repair by Hot Rod's group, crashed into the ship, its out of control weapons collapsing it. With no recourse, the three Autobots used the drive and jumped into another universe only to be confounded by its shifting architecture. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe I}} Ordering Bumblebee to remain by the portal, Optimus tried to rescue Wheeljack only to be delayed by the architectural shifts.{{storylink|The End Of The Universe II}} Wheeljack eventually awoke and used his grappling hook to quickly reunite the trio. Passing back through the portal, the Autobots found themselves in the Scientist's laboratory, facing off against his endless supply of bodies before Wheeljack tracked the Scientist's command signal to his true body, a diminutive organic creature, and squashed him. With the alien dead, the three moved outside to deal with the brainwashed Croaton. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe III}} Arriving outside, the Autobots joined the fight against the Prosecutors before they were confronted by the new Judge, Starscream, who sought vengeance against Optimus for the Prime's crimes against him, before Megatron arrived aboard [[Astrotrain (Cyberverse)|Astrotrain]]. With both leaders in one place, Starscream began using unspace to destroy the universe before both used their Matrices of Leadership to defeat the Judge, saving the universe. In the aftermath, the Transformers formed a truce. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

As rebuilding commenced, Optimus focused his efforts on repairing the [[Grand Imperium]] before Jetfire and many others began asking for his advice and permission on their own reconstruction efforts. Hot Rod later informed Optimus of Bumblebee's mission in Decepticon territory, Optimus leading a force to the border. When they arrived, Megatron had surrounded Bumblebee, Whirl and Windblade, ready to execute them before Optimus argued that holding Windblade prisoner was a treaty violation. Having more urgent matters to attend to, Megatron released the prisoners. {{storylink|Enemy Line}} Optimus later struggled with a large pillar when he met the bombastic [[Thunderhowl (Cyberverse)|Thunderhowl]], inducting the beastformer into the Autobots. {{storylink|Thunderhowl (episode)|Thunderhowl}}

While aiding in rebuilding [[Cobalt Springs]], Optimus was confronted by [[Wildwheel (Cyberverse)|Wildwheel]], a former crew member of the ''Ark'' who had fallen from the ship as it entered Earth's orbit and felt abandoned by the Autobots, Prime in particular. Though Optimus attempted diplomacy, Wildwheel's anger led to him attacking a civilian, Optimus quickly downing him as a result. Optimus then offered the turncoat a fresh start only to be rebuked. {{storylink|Wild Wild Wheel}}

To discover Megatron's goal, Optimus sent scouting parties into Decepticon territory, all finding nothing to report. When communicating with Jetfire however, the flier was struck by an unusual beam of energy, Optimus ordering [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] to find him. After the medic, along with [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]], had recovered Jetfire, Optimus congratulated the Autobots on a successful mission. {{storylink|Rack 'n' Ruin 'n' Ratchet}}

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During a mission briefing, Optimus' consciousness was pulled into the Matrix where he reunited with Maccadam. Revealing himself to be [[Alchemist Prime]], the barkeeper told Optimus that the last of Windblade's psychic shards was in the alternate Matrix of Leadership, an artifact that Optimus was to destroy. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} Leaving Hot Rod and Arcee in command of the Autobots for the time being, Optimus led a strike team into Decepticon territory, managing to push into the control room of Croaton just as a hemisphere encompassing shield went up, cutting the strike team off from the other Autobots. Confronting Megatron, the tyrant called in his favor for helping save Cybertron before towering hostiles teleported in. {{storylink|Silent Strike}}

Recognizing the hostiles as the [[Decepticon supersoldier|Perfect Decepticon]]s that Megatron had sought to create, Optimus assumed them to be his foe's troops only for Megatron to reveal them as products of "the Other One." The invaders proved too powerful for standard weapons, forcing Optimus and Megatron to channel their multiverse energy to defeat them. When Optimus reiterated the destruction of the alternate Matrix, the Other One, [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|an alternate version of Megatron]], arrived and reclaimed his Matrix. As Optimus cradled the deactivated Megatron, Bumblebee stole the alternate Matrix and flew off. Following, Optimus caught up with him just as the Other One had bonded with the artifact, engaging him in a duel of Matrices. Though he initially held the advantage, Optimus was steadily overcome by the invader before the psychic shard of Windblade sabotaged the alternate Matrix, allowing Prime's beam to paralyze the Decepticon. Before they could decide what to do with him, Astrotrain claimed his master and took him away into the multiverse as punishment for his abuse. Optimus was later present when Windblade made a full recovery, celebrating her return. {{storylink|The Other One}}

With Megatron gone, Soundwave became the new Decepticon leader, and he and Optimus worked together to draft the [[Treaty of the Wall]], at last reaching terms that both sides could accept. The two leaders held a grand ratification ceremony at the border wall, with Optimus giving a speech celebrating the planet's newfound unity. As he prepared to sign, he and the rest of Cybertron were [[time blaster|time-locked]] by a band of [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]], only for them to be driven back off planet by Grimlock and his new friends the [[Dinobot (Cyberverse)|Dinobots]]. With help from Wheeljack, the team managed to unfreeze Optimus and everyone else, and though he was temporarily confused by the appearance of the enormous frozen [[Trypticon (Cyberverse)|Trypticon]], he proceeded to finish the ratification ceremony, declaring Cybertron reunited at last. {{storylink|The Immobilizers}}

Some time later, Optimus was speaking at the dedication of Trypticon Plaza, but was interrupted by the crash-landing of Astrotrain, who cryptically warned of a coming threat before succumbing to his wounds. Though Optimus and the other leaders attempted to prepare, this proved to be for naught when Cybertron found itself the new site of a battle between the Decepticon supersoldiers. One of the newcomers identified himself as [[Tarn (Cyberverse)|Tarn]], who had evolved beyond his programming, and Optimus expressed hope that the same could be done for the other supersoldiers. When they proved incapable of being disabled or destroyed, Tarn suggested using the lost [[Cortex Helm]], to reprogram the supersoldiers. Optimus, Tarn, and a group of others journeyed to the [[Isle of Onyx Prime]], avoiding the many traps before finally reaching the Helm's chamber. However, Tarn betrayed the others and took the Helm for himself, taking control of his fellow supersoldiers and ordering them to destroy all the Autobots. Tarn then teleported Optimus and himself to an empty [[Cube Arena|Cube arena]], where Tarn challenged Optimus to battle his supersoldiers before he would be allowed to fight Tarn himself. Left with no choice, Optimus began his fight, but began to grow tired as Tarn threw more and more opponents at him at once. Eventually Optimus couldn't keep up and fell in battle, but before Tarn could finish him, he was saved by the arrival of the other Autobots. The Decepticons subsequently arrived, announcing they too refused to tolerate Tarn's rule, and the whole group engaged in battle with the supersoldiers. During the battle, Optimus attempted to remove the Cortex Helm from Tarn, but was overwhelmed once more. Ultimately, Tarn was destroyed and the supersoldiers were reprogrammed by Soundwave, at the cost of his own life. Optimus subsequently spoke at Soundwave's wake, leading the rest in a toast to his memory. With the war finally at an end, Optimus decided the time was right for him to step away from leadership and enjoy the peacetime he'd fought so hard for, confident that Bumblebee, Hot Rod, Windblade and Shadow Striker would do a fine job leading in his stead. {{storylink|The Perfect Decepticon}}

====Alternate universes====
A multiversal series of Optimus Primes were among those who found themselves trapped in unspace after attempting to use the improperly repaired space bridge. Though a few lost their lives to the matter between universes, most were able to escape using the combined power of their AllSparks. {{storylink|The Crossroads}}

In a different universe, when Optimus confronted [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] following his attack on the High Council, Megatron realized that he and Optimus would oppose each other forevermore and slew his once friend with a point blank [[fusion cannon]] blast before he seized the Matrix from him. As short lived as his tenure as a Prime had been, Optimus' spirit persisted within the accumulated wisdom of the Matrix of Leadership. When the Matrix was stolen by another version of Megatron and brought to his universe, a psychic shard of the native Windblade wound up lodged in it. Greeting the cityspeaker, Optimus' spirit guided her to destroy the Matrix so she could save her universe. Presumably, Optimus' spirit was dissipated when Windblade followed his orders and destroyed the talisman from within. {{storylink|The Other One}}

===''Play-Doh Videos''===
[[File:Green Play-Doh Birthday Party.jpg|thumb|200px||right|Can someone please get me outta here? No I- *sigh* Where's [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse) |Bumblebee when I need him...]]
Optimus Prime prepared a surprise birthday party for the Green [[Play-Doh]] with the help of [[Rarity]], {{w|Peppa Pig}}, {{w|PJ Masks|Catboy}} and the {{w|Power Rangers Dino Fury|Dino Fury}} Red Ranger. Unfortunately, it was ruined by a storm caused by the mad scientist {{w|PJ Masks#Villains|Romeo}}'s weather machine shortly before the Green Play-Doh arrived. Fortunately, however, the Red Ranger was able to distract the Green Play-Doh while the others fixed everything. Optimus accidentally ripped the birthday sign as he was cleaning it, but Rarity managed to patch it up as she and Optimus restored it to its signposts. Though Romeo was angered that his plan had failed, Optimus and the others still invited him to join the party.<ref>[https://youtu.be/4y4L_jHXu_c Play Doh Videos 🎉 PARTY with Peppa, PJ Masks, My Little Pony, Transformers Optimus Prime ⭐️ Play-Doh]</ref>

Optimus got into a fight with [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] but they were eventually interrupted by the Red Play-Doh, who made them clean an ice cream truck. After they completed their task, the ice cream truck transformed into [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] and scared away the Red Play-Doh. While celebrating, Optimus and Grimlock accidentally destroyed each other's ice creams, causing both of them to fight again.<ref>[https://youtu.be/vnLPRYTSZ9k Trouble with the Transformers | Kids Animation ⭐️ Play-Doh Videos]</ref>

===''Transformers Stop Motion Series''===
While [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] were racing, they were attacked by [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]], [[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]] and [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]. Optimus Prime eventually intervened to help them defeat the Decepticons.<ref>[https://youtu.be/FHCujZVu8XI Autobots VS Decepticons! | Episode 1 | NEW Stop Motion | FULL Episode | Transformers Official]</ref> When the Decepticons were in pursuit of Bumblebee again, Optimus stopped the violence with a dance party in which both the Autobots and Decepticons participated in.<ref>[https://youtu.be/L6-YBGrLtBg Transformers Dance off | Episode 2 | NEW Stop Motion | FULL Episode | Transformers Official]</ref>

===''Nezha: Transformers'' cartoon===
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
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==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:Cyberverse-Optimus-Turbo-Charger.jpg|thumb|300px|Listen, this is great and all, but what happened to my arms?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2019)
**''Series:'' '''1, 2, 3, 5'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B''' (Series 1-3), '''L''' (Series 5)
: Released in the first Series of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Optimus changes from semi-truck cab to robot and back in a few simple steps. He has a molded "attack" weapon, in his case a large panel from his truck mode becomes his left-arm-mounted energon axe in robot mode.

: Optimus was also released without changes in Series 2, 3 and 5.

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*'''Energon Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2020)
**''Series:'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''I'''
: Part of the fourth Series of ''Cyberverse'' Tiny Turbo Changers, Energon Optimus Prime is an entirely translucent blue redeco of the figure above.

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====Scout Class====
[[File:Cyberverse-Scout-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|'''That''' looks like it's gotta hurt.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scout Class, [[2018]])
**''Action Attack'': "Ion Blast"
:''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class Optimus Prime is a roughly Legends Class sized figure of Optimus Prime that transforms into a ''half-robot-half-truck thing'', also known as a "transformational mode". When he is transformed, an [[ion blaster]] flips onto his arm, representing his "Ion Blast" Action Attack... which looks as if he [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|has his own]] [[fusion cannon]] due to it being a humongous, arm-mounted cannon. Optimus also features one 5mm-compatible hand on his right arm. Perhaps he wants to have an optional weapon before pulling out the big gun?

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scout Class, [[2019]]-[[2021]])
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:Despite similarities in parts and proportions to the figure above, this ''Cyberverse'' Scout Class Optimus Prime is a new mold. His "Energon Axe Attack" is activated by pressing the rear wheels/legs in place, which unlocks the spring-loaded waist, swinging the torso to the left side. The right arm must face forwards before activation.

:This version of Optimus Prime has seen three releases: First in 2019 in then-current ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint]] packaging design, then again in 2020 in the ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' subline imprint packaging refresh, and thern ''again'' in 2021 in the ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.
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====1-Step Changers====
[[File:Cyberverse-2018-One-Step-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|At least he doesn't look like Megatron this time.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1-Step Changer, 2018)
:Released as part of the second wave of 1-Step Changers, this ''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, with the transformation engineering taking cues from the [[Megatron_(Movie)/toys#Robots_in_Disguise|''Age of Extinction'' Galvatron]] toy. His transformation is triggered when you depress a tab on the back of his wind vane and spin the wind vane a full 360 degrees, deploying his robot mode. Rotating the wind vane clockwise changes him back into a truck. He features articulation at his shoulders.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-One-Step-Optimus-Prime-(New).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's hitting the Energon Goodies again.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1-Step Changer, 2019, 2021)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Turbo Change Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-02'''
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:This ''Cyberverse'' 1-Step Changer Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, using the same transformation scheme as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#OneStep|''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime]]. He also features an "Energon Axe Attack" Action Attack gimmick, which can be "wielded" horizontally or vertically. He is also slightly taller than the previous One-Step changer.

:The CG stock render on the back of the packaging depicts his Energon Axe in yellow, but the final product just features an unpainted axe cast in red plastic.

:This version of Optimus Prime has seen three releases: First in early 2019 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, then again in mid-2019 in the then-current ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint packaging refresh, and then ''again'' in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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====Warrior Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Everything feels stiff all of a sudden...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Warrior Class, 2018-2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:Released as part of the first wave of ''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class lineup, this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe-sized figure that converts into a robot to truck and back. He also features a pop-out axe on his left hand when pushing his back after the gimmick is set up. Because of this, he has both no left hand and elbow articulation.

:Other promo photos of the product depict him having [[:File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Class-Optimus-Prime-Painted-Smokestacks.jpg|painted smokestacks]] which are not featured in the final product.

:This version of Optimus Prime was released twice: First in 2018 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, and then again in 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint]] packaging refresh.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Optimus-Prime-Battle-Base-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have a cool trailer for your little guys to fit inside! Buy me again, pretty please!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Base Trailer''' (playset, 2018)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack" (Prime), "Cannon Charge" (trailer)
:This figure is an unchanged re-release of the ''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime figure above, but with a trailer. The trailer can interact with Scout Class up to Warrior Class figures. It also features a "Cannon Charge" Action Attack, where small cannons flip out of the front of the Trailer. The Trailer, when folded open, has a turret that a Scout class figure can sit awkwardly on. A single Warrior Class (or smaller) car can be stored in the trailer in vehicle mode.

:Due to the Optimus figure itself being unchanged, the trailer attaches by his feet slotting into the front end of the trailer. As a result, only variations of this mold can pull it and it does not turn easily.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-PotS-Optimus-Prime-Starscream-two-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Please buy me already, I'm clogging up so many warehouses!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Starscream''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"

:Released as part of the ''Power of the Spark'' sub-line, this Optimus Prime is basically unchanged from the first release, and he is sold along with an equally unchanged Starscream. The package also bears the logo for the franchise's 35th anniversary.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-BCA-Warrior-Cybertronian-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Brotimus Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ("Cybertronian Mode" Warrior Class, 2020-2021)
**''Action Attack'': "Mega Axe Attack"

:Released in the 8th wave of ''Cyberverse'' Warrior class toys, this version of Optimus Prime now converts into a Cybertronian truck. He features bulkier proportions and retains an axe gimmick, though it now swings out from the side of his arm and is now on the opposite side compared to the first warrior class version. His axe attack is activated by pulling up and then pushing down the blue bar behind his head, rather than being button activated.

:This version of Optimus Prime was ''also'' released twice: First in 2020 under the ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' subline imprint, and then again in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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====Ultra Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultra-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra Class, 2018, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Bash Attack"
:Released as part of the third wave of ''Cyberverse'' Ultra Class toys, this Voyager-sized Optimus Prime's Action Attack gimmick consists of a large flip-out vehicle mode shield in the shape of the Autobot insignia that is based on his defensive shield seen in the episode "[[Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership]]", which is activated manually by pulling the shield out from the truck's underneath first, then it automatically flips up with a press of a button.

:Once again, this version of Optimus Prime was released twice: First in late 2018/early 2019 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, and then again in late 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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====Ultimate Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultimate-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[:File:PDtype-Matrixattack.jpg|Matrix does not pop out with the effect part.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Class, 2018-2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Matrix Attack Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-06'''
**''Action Attack'': "Matrix Mega Shot"
:''Cyberverse'' Ultimate Class Optimus Prime is a toy that transforms from a roughly Leader-sized robot to truck in around eleven steps. Articulation is somewhat limited for such a large toy, but sells at a cheaper price point as a trade-off. The arms have ratcheted elbows, a swiveling bicep, and shoulders that swivel forward and hinge outward. The legs have ratcheted hips and thigh swivels, plus a knee joint which is located further down the leg from the molded detail to facilitate transformation.

:His "Matrix Mega Shot" Action Attack gimmick utilizes the Matrix of Leadership within the figure's chest. <ref name=io9>[https://io9.gizmodo.com/these-new-transformers-cyberverse-figures-are-fantastic-1823007404 These New Transformers Cyberverse Figures Are Fantastic Callbacks to the Original '80s Toys] at io9.gizmodo.com</ref> This feature can be accessed in robot mode by pressing down just on his left clavicle, or in vehicle mode by pressing down on the top of the cab. In fact, you will likely deploy it on accident a lot due to how sensitive the button is, especially during transformation. Once deployed, it can be made to spin by rolling the truck mode forward (powered by the right front wheel) or by spinning the small red wheel on his robot mode side. This causes the clear blue "energy" details to open, revealing the Matrix underneath. This gimmick is gravity dependent, meaning it must be in the correct position to activate properly.

:Unlike the other simple-assembly wheels, the front right wheel activates the gimmick in vehicle mode due to the connection between the gimmick's hexagonal joints. Because of this, only 5 out of 6 wheels can smoothly roll unless you pull him backwards or push it down while rolling him forwards, which also activates the spinning matrix inside the truck's cavity. A running change was also added: The locking tabs are now modified to allow the Matrix to rotate back securely in one touch. Due to the weight of his torso, the hip ratchets can barely support an even wider A-stance due to the combined weight of the upper torso.

:Like his wave-mate [[Megatron (Cyberverse)#Ultimate Class|Megatron]], this version of Optimus Prime was also released twice: First in 2018 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, and then again in 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Class, 2020-2021)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"

:This Ultimate Class Optimus Prime utilizes a different transformation scheme from the prior Ultimate Class figure. He also features both the Energon Axe action attack and a flip-out Armor triggered from his rear legs. This Optimus also features a unique transformation: Pulling out the Energon Axe when converted halfway unleashes the "twist-and-change" action consists of spinning his torso and arms in place. As a result, his upper limbs are very loose. This Optimus only features articulation on the forearms, while his pair of legs is a [[Brick (term)|brick]] as it was used to store the armor gimmick.

:Like the previous Ultimate Class figure, this version of Optimus Prime was also released twice: First in 2020 under the ''Battle for Cybertron'' subline imprint, and then again in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.
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====Elite Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"Jet Jet! Jet Combat!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Elite Class, 2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Wingfire Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[September]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-16'''
**''Spark Armor'': "Sky Turbine"
:''Cyberverse'' Elite Class Optimus Prime is a smaller, Warrior Class-sized mold that transforms from robot to a smokestack-less truck. He also comes with a fighter jet accessory with built-in Gatling guns, which can form his battle armor in robot mode. Like all Elite Class toys, the accessory also comes with a unique built-in helmet. The wings automatically transform in place if the cockpit is folded down when combined with Optimus.

:The "[[Sky Turbine]]" is based on a swing-wing jet of made-up model, with some design details being reminiscent of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. It features large undercarriage Gatling guns and, satisfyingly, folding nose-cone landing gear. When folded down as armor, the guns unlatch and swing beside Prime's arms using a spring-loaded mechanism, and wings rotate 180 degrees with the jet exhausts becoming shoulder-mounted cannons. For extra stability, the heel supports on Optimus are extra long to support the weight of the armor. Unlike most Elite-class Spark Armor, there are no larger hands sculpted in. This Optimus Prime can also tow the Battle Base Trailer.

:While the promotional renders for the toy show a solid silver truck-mode grill, the actual toy has a red hinge arm in the middle. This is likely due to a planned [[paint operation]] being omitted from the final product.

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====Ark Power====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ark-Power-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|If [[Hikaru Midorikawa|Gridman]] can save Christmas, so can I!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ark Power, 2019)
**''Spark Armor'': "[[Ark (Cyberverse)#Toys|Ark Power]]"
**''Japanese Name'': '''Ark Combine Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[November 9]], [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-23'''

:Released as the largest ''Cyberverse'' toy, Ark Power Optimus Prime features a completely different transformation from the Ultimate Class toy, albeit omitting the leg and head articulation. He also includes a large accessory that is modeled after the Ark, which also transforms into his battle armor with a molded blade for his gauntlet. The blade is stored in between the foot armor/engines of the Ark, which can itself be carried on the back of Prime's truck mode. Curiously, the box art depicts him with gauntlets for ''both'' arms, which may be connected with the gap in the front of the Ark.

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====Deluxe Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Deluxe-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The impossible possible.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''Build-a-Figure part'': Maccadam's Left forearm
**''Japanese Name'': '''Action Master Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[August]] [[2020]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, [[Fire Blast effect|Effect part]]
**''Action Attack'': "Matrix Mega Shot"

:Released as part of the ''Cyberverse'' [[Transformers:_Cyberverse_(toyline)#Deluxe_Class|Deluxe Class]] lineup, this Optimus Prime is a show-accurate mold that is more poseable than most of his previous releases. He comes with an Ion Blaster that can be wielded by his 5mm hands, and an effect part for both his blaster and the Matrix, which can be revealed by opening the chest panels. He can tow the battle base trailer if you leave the feet untransformed, though the protruding rear ankle panel makes it impossible to roll the truck smoothly. A hole in the back of his vehicle mode can use the effect part as a booster flame. Due to the transformation scheme, Optimus's robot mode features fake wheels on his robot back/upper hood flap.

:In Japan, Optimus Prime was released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. The catalog reveals that he was originally intended to be sold for the regular markets (hence the "TCV-28" ID Number) with a February 2020 release date. Like the rest of the figures, he was released in a windowless, monochrome packaging.

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====Battle Call====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Battle-Call-Officer-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[AWAKENING]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Officer Class, 2020)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'''s Battle Call subline, the Officer Class Optimus Prime is a roughly Leader-sized mold that converts from robot to truck and back. Like his sub-line's brethren, Optimus features a "Battle Call" voice-activated gimmick, which automatically deploys his armor and activates his battle sounds if "Power Up" is spoken. He also comes with a sword and shield that is strongly reminiscent of his live-action film's counterpart's weapons. In the U.S., this was released as a [[Walmart]] exclusive.

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====Roll N' Change====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Roll N' Change, 2021)
[[File:Cyberverse roll n transform optimus prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Horny on main]]
A large scale figure of Optimus which transforms automatically when rolled along a smooth surface. He features a faceplateless face and Energon Armor parts and a sword along with electronic lights.

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====Smash Changers====
[[File:Cyberversetoy-SmashChangersOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|WHEN DID TOYS GET SO SOFT]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Dinobots Unite Smash Changers, 2022)
:Likely a ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' toy shuffled into ''Cyberverse'' to account for the movie's delay, ''Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Dinobots Unite'' Smash Changers Optimus Prime (phew) smash-changes from ... garbage truck...? to extremely-''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''-movie robot in three kinetic auto-transforming steps. Manually converting the toy back into truck mode takes eleven steps. Jaded boomer clickbait may be written about only the first half of this process.

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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:Buzzworthy warrior 4 pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Because 3 times wasn't enough...]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Bumblebee / Megatron / Starscream''' (Warrior Class 4-pack, 2021)
**''Series'': '''''Cyberverse'''''

:Part of the cross-''Generations'' ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, the [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|first Warrior Class Optimus Prime]] was re-released without any changes for this 4-pack along with [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Warrior|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Warrior|Cybertronian Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Starscream]].

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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-McD-Japan-Happy-Set-Optimus-Prime-Water-Gun.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Color Reveal Squirter''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': Insignia-revealing base

:Released as part of McDonald's Japan's “All-Star Water” promotion from August 16th to August 22nd, this translucent vinyl figurine of Optimus Prime features a [[water-squirting gimmick]]. He also comes with an Autobot insignia with paper that changes color when hit by water.

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[[File:McD CV 2019 Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': Jet/armor

:Optimus Prime is a 4-inch-tall figure with articulation at the neck, hips and arms. He includes a small fighter jet (reminiscent of his [[#Elite Class|Elite Class]] toy) that can be separated in half and reattached onto various posts around his body as weapons or armor.

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[[File:CV-toy McDonalds OptimusPrime 2021.jpg|thumb|150px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2021)
:Released only in Singapore in January 2021, Optimus Prime is a non-transforming figure with limited articulation. The chest of the figure has a panel with a lenticular image sticker on it which changes angle when the left arm is moved. Moving the panel causes the image on his chest to change.

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===Burger King===
[[File:Cyberverse Burger King toys 2019.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
:Released a mere month before the aforementioned Happy Meal toy, Burger King's take on Optimus Prime is a figure of his Spark Armor body with the inclusion of a jet cockpit on his chest and a detachable set of wings on his back. His left arm and hips are articulated, whereas his right arm has a spring-loaded projectile launcher sculpted in.

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===''Nezha: Transformers''===
[[File:Nezha-toy XiaomiBrickSet OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Building brick set, 2019)
**''Set number'': '''QL1675'''
**''Pieces'': '''432'''
:Released by [[Xiaomi]] as part of the Chinese-centric ''[[Nezha: Transformers (toyline)|Nezha: Transformers]]'' toyline, this Optimus Prime is a Lego-style building kit that can be assembled into either an approximately 10-inch tall poseable robot mode or a truck mode. Similar to how most ''[[Kre-O]]'' figures work, Optimus must be disassembled and reassembled in order to change from one mode to the next.

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[[File:Nezha-toy XiaomiOnebot OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Onebot set, 2020)
**''Set number'': '''QTZ01IQI'''
**''Pieces'': '''1280+'''
:''Onebot'' Optimus Prime is a similar building kit to the one above and can also be assembled into either robot or truck mode, except it's now much larger and is based on the "Lego Technic" style of more complex pieces and builds. It was released as part of the MITU brand of building sets also made by Xiaomi. There is also some phone app involvement that we're still not certain what the deal is.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Blind-box building doll, 2021)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''???'''
:This "blind-box building doll" Optimus Prime uses the same style of construction as the ''Onebot'' set above, but is a much smaller kit resulting in a super-deformed robot mode that lacks a rebuildable vehicle mode.

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*'''Smart Building Block Transformers''' (2-pack, 2021)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''???'''
:This Optimus Prime is another ''Onebot''-style building set, only this time it's a very large vehicle without a robot mode build. It comes packaged with a similar [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#NezhaSmart|Starscream]] vehicle set. Each set is centered around a box that connects to an app that... does... things. Motorized programmable things, probably.

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===Perfect Toys===
{{note|Due to the lack of official English translations for the products, the wiki uses its own translations unless otherwise specified.}}
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-PRC-exclusive-OP-RC-Offroad-Buggy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Decepticon Crusher. No, [http://img30.360buyimg.com/popWaterMark/jfs/t1/86619/5/7500/206052/5dfc3901E653b0b4b/bfdddc97218f1d26.jpg this is how the advertisement mentioned].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Off-Road Buggy''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Remote Control

:Produced exclusively for the [[China|PRC]] markets under Hasbro's licensing, this remote control Off-Road Buggy features an Optimus-themed livery (though in his ''Age of Extinction'' pattern), and comes with a non-removable Optimus Prime figurine (inspired by his Generation 1 appearance) riding it. The vehicle also features unique tires that allow the buggy to move sideways, has a suspension gimmick, and plays music. (What kind of music is unknown.)

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==Notes==
[[File:Quidd-evergreen-Optimus_Prime-robot-mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"[[The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|Optimus will be back. He]] '''[[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|always]]''' [[The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|comes back.]]"]]
*As with some of the ''Cyberverse'' cast, Optimus Prime's design is based on the [[evergreen]] design also used for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], with some minor stylistic tweaks.
*All merchandise depictions (with the exception of two) have his [[energon-axe]] colored orange like it was in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]". The actual cartoon depiction, however, is blue.
*In Japanese, Optimus Prime is voiced by [[Takehito Koyasu|the Japanese voice actor]] of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], just as as ''Cyberverse'' Megatron is voiced by [[Shigeru Chiba|the Japanese voice actor]] of ''Beast Wars'' [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]].
*Optimus's Earth alternate mode appears to be a fictionalized {{w|Freightliner Argosy#Second generation (2012-present)|Freightliner Argosy}}, arguably the closest modern successor to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|the original Optimus Prime's]] Freightliner WFT-8664T altmode.
*In the cartoon, Optimus' [[:File:Cyberverse EOTU II OptimusPrime OtherDimension.jpg|stomach grill]] lacks the panel lining and pre-rendered shading prevalent in the show's art style, making it look more like a grey stripe unless [[:File:We Want The Same Thing (Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero promo).jpg|viewed from the side]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (オプティマスプライム ''Oputimasu Puraimu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (옵티머스 프라임 ''Optimeoseu Peuraim'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Qíngtīanzhù''' (China, 擎天柱, "Pillar that Supports the Sky")

==See also==
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], the stoic and heroic Autobot leader from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the violent and murderous Autobot leader from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], the young and inexperienced commander from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], the a member of the [[Thirteen]] and leader of the Autobots from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Autobots]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Matrix bearers]]
[[Category:Nezha Autobots]]
[[Category:Primes]]

Ginrai (human)

2022-08-02T23:36:32Z

Cosmos the Great: /* Legends */

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:''Ginrai is a [[human]] and [[Autobot]] [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmaster]] from the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Ginrai comb1.gif|upright=1.8|thumb|"Hair ''this'' perfect doesn't just ''happen!''"]]
Being a soldier is not the life for '''Ginrai''' (ジンライ ''Jinrai''). Command structures, fixed routines, forced formality, following orders, knowing your place and toeing the line are his complete antithesis. A [[Nagano Prefecture|Nagano]] native, Ginrai found the atmosphere of his home country unbearably stifling, and left for the [[United States of America|United States]] at the young age of seventeen to "find himself". The very definition of a free spirit and a lone wolf, he took a job as a long-haul truck driver for [[Union Transportation]] which offered him the freedom and solitude of the open road. Despite his desire for isolation and self-exploration, however, he is hugely popular amongst his "brothers" in the trucker fraternity, as his easygoing personality allows him to get along with people like a house on fire.

Ginrai's life was turned upside down when he discovered that he was an [[Autobot]] [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmaster]] and became bonded to a [[transtector]] from the [[G Nebula 89|G Nebula]]. Now wearing the visage of the legendary Autobot commander [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], Ginrai has found his entire worldview changed by the evil of the [[Decepticon]]s, a force he painfully realizes is too great for him to overlook. It would not, Ginrai figures, be a good thing for the Decepticons to rule the world. After all, he lives there.

Ginrai's signature attack technique is the questionably-named "Atomic Fire Guts", which sees him condense his [[Chōkon Power]] into his gun and release it as a blast of roiling flame. Ginrai can combine with his own trailer to become '''Super Ginrai''', upgrading his attack into the more-powerful "Special Fire Guts", and then again with the drone [[Godbomber]] to become '''God Ginrai'''. As God Ginrai, his Fire Guts attack is powered up once more, becoming the ultimate single-strike final attack known as the "God Fire Guts", which transforms Ginrai's entire body into a blazing fireball.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Hiroshi Takemura]] (Japanese)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub), [[Giorgio Melazzi]] (Italian)}}

The events that would bring Ginrai into contact with the Transformers began an indeterminate number of years ago, when the super-energy alien being and self-styled "Decepticon god" [[Devil Z]] stole several [[transtector]]s, including one intended to be used by the legendary Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], from an area of space known as the [[G Nebula 89|G Nebula]]. Devil Z scattered the Transtectors across Earth, where they lay in hiding for years, absorbing the planet's [[Chōkon Power]], to await the day Devil Z would have them bond to human beings, thereby creating a new super-robotic lifeform: [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmasters]]. {{storylink|Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets!}}

[[File:Ginraiarmor.jpg|left|thumb|It rides up the crotch.]]
Through undivulged circumstances, the transtector intended for Prime assumed the form of a red tractor trailer cab and came to rest in a small [[Esso]] garage in [[California]]. The unwitting [[rent-a-car seller]] rented the cab to several truckers, but always found it returned early with complaints of unusual, even supernatural, incidents.

Ginrai was born in Nagano, Japan at an unknown time. {{storylink|Friend or Foe!? The True Form of the Monster!!}} But Ginrai always felt out of place at his home so he traveled to America at age 17 and became a truck driver to find himself. {{storylink|A Hero Is Chosen - His Name Is Ginrai}}

Two years after coming to America, Ginrai happened to be transporting an ill [[dolphin]] from [[Baney Aquarium]] to the [[Ocean Research Institute of California]], which was run, unbeknownst to him, by the Autobot [[Pretender]] [[Diver (G1)|Diver]]. Destiny stepped in when Ginrai's truck broke down on the way, and he pulled in at this very garage, where the owner rented him the transtector to complete his delivery. In the glove box of the cab, he discovered a pair of [[Master-Brace]]s and slipped them on his wrists, only to discover that he was unable to remove them. When Diver laid eyes upon the bracelets, he recognized the basic design of them and insisted that Ginrai take him back to the garage where he had found the truck. On the way, however, they were sent off-road when the truck began to experience an energy surge before being subsequently attacked by the Decepticon Godmaster brothers [[Hydra (G1)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (G1)|Buster]]. Accidentally touching the bracelets as he attempted to escape the crushed cab, Ginrai was infused with the Masterforce, and a suit of armor materialized around him, healing both himself and the transtector as they combined and transformed. Now a Godmaster himself, Ginrai saw the shocked Decepticons off. {{storylink|A Hero Is Chosen - His Name Is Ginrai}}

[[File:Ginrai 1stapp.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|You think my front looks great, wait until you see my back!]]
Ginrai was at first unsure of what to make of his new powers and was not entirely keen on joining the Autobots, as the notion of operating as part of a command structure and being tied down to a specific place ran directly counter to his desire for freedom in his life. Although he promised to aid them when necessary "for the sake of the world"—a mantra for which he admitted he had a weakness—he soon bore witness to the true evil of the Decepticons when Hydra and Buster killed several of his fellow truckers while searching for him. In spite of this, Ginrai was still not entirely willing to join the Autobots, but fate would continue to pushing him into doing so. {{storylink|Ginrai: God On of Rage!!}}

Ginrai soon suffered a prophetic dream, after which he discovered three more pairs of Master-Braces in his transtector, indicating the presence of more Godmasters on Earth. When Ginrai brought the bracelets to Japan for study at [[Autobot Base]], {{storylink|A Strange Friendship: Cancer and Minerva}} events began to escalate as his transtector activated on its own, transporting Ginrai to his birthplace of Nagano, or more specifically, a construction site at the base of Mount Yatsugatake there. Blasting for a tunnel through the mountain had been blocked by a mysterious object, which proved to be a trailer for Ginrai's truck, which burst from the tunnel during another battle with Buster and Hydra. {{storylink|Friend or Foe!? The True Form of the Monster!!}} Later still, the two brothers lured Ginrai into a public battle so that they might blame the conflict on him and turn public opinion against the Autobots. The plan failed, but a friend of Ginrai's offered the suggestion that his becoming a Godmaster was the will of God Himself. {{storylink|Eliminate the Godmaster Ginrai}}

[[File:Superginrai 1stapp.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Super Ginrai!]]
Not long thereafter, in a battle with [[King Poseidon]], Ginrai discovered that his cab and trailer were capable of performing a "Double On", merging to create the super-robot "Super Ginrai". {{storylink|Heroism!! The Birth of Super Ginrai}} Additionally, after appearing on television in hopes of locating the remaining three Godmasters, to whom he would give the Master-Braces, Ginrai successfully located [[Lightfoot (G1)|Lightfoot]], {{storylink|Lightfoot: A Dramatic Encounter}} [[Ranger]] {{storylink|An Enemy? The Third Godmaster, Ranger}} and [[Road King]] and recruited them to the Autobot side. {{storylink|Assemble! The Four Godmaster Gunmen}} During this time, Ginrai was also challenged to a duel by the wandering [[Six Changer]], [[Sixknight]], who had been manipulated into doing so by the Decepticons. Sixknight lost the fight and was shocked to discover that he had been bested by a human being, {{storylink|A Powerful Foe!! Sixknight the Wanderer}} but was affected so deeply by Ginrai's explanation for how this could be so that he wound up siding with the Autobots. After this string of successes the Autobot leader [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] stepped down as commander and requested that Ginrai take his place. After some deliberation and much hassling from the other Autobot Pretenders, who wouldn't let him say no, Ginrai accepted. {{storylink|The Autobot Warrior, Sixknight?!}}

[[File:Ginrai defeated.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Though badly wounded, I must go home for the show!"]]
When [[Grand Maximus]] arrived on Earth to inform Ginrai's Autobots of the impending arrival of the Decepticon super-weapon, [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]], he provided them with the schematics necessary to create the drone [[Godbomber]]. {{storylink|Life? Death? The Desperate Lightfoot}} Metalhawk and the Pretenders raced to finish the construction of Godbomber, but as the so-called "Bomber Project" neared completion, Ginrai was lured into the desert by a disguised Buster and Hydra (under the auspices of performing some stunt driving for a movie) and was attacked and beaten within an inch of his life by the Decepticon Ambassador of Destruction, [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]. {{storylink|Super Ginrai Gets Blown Away in the Desert!?}} Following a failed attack on the Bomber Project facility, {{storylink|Will the Bomber Project Be Destroyed!?}} the barely healed Ginrai insisted upon taking the fight to the Decepticons, combining with the completed Godbomber to form "God Ginrai". {{storylink|God Ginrai - Into the Sky!!}} In his new form, Ginrai confronted Overlord and BlackZarak on the moon, where he fully embraced his role as protector of Earth and defeated the Decepticons with the aid of Grand Maximus. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Showdown on the Surface of the Moon}}

[[File:Godginrai onmoon.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Ginrai, when someone asks you if you're a god, you say yes!]]
Upon returning to Earth, Ginrai was lured into a trap in the Middle East by Overlord, during which Godbomber revealed a hidden power by transforming into a [[robot mode]]. {{storylink|Overlord - Terror of the Chōkon Tornado}} Godbomber's robot mode also helped save the day when Ginrai and Lightfoot were entombed in a cave while attempting to stop the eruption of an underwater volcano, {{storylink|Escape!! The Underwater Volcano Erupts}} leading the Decepticons to target him for destruction. Luring Ginrai to the heartland of America, the villains ambushed and badly wounded the Autobot leader, leaving him unable to use his Chōkon Power to animate Godbomber. Luckily, the day was saved when the Headmaster Juniors discovered they were able to take control of Godbomber together. {{storylink|Destroy Godbomber!!}}

When it seemed as though the Autobots had finally been joined by the final Godmaster, a young man named [[Clouder]], Ginrai welcomed him into their ranks with open arms. Metalhawk, however, proved to be less trusting, and soon exposed Clouder as a Decepticon spy. Unfortunately, this was not enough to stop the plan the Decepticons had put in motion; while Ginrai and the Godmasters were occupied battling Buster and Hydra in a nearby city, the Autobot base was crippled by Clouder's sabotage and attacked by the rest of the Decepticons en masse. {{storylink|Secret Orders! Destroy the Autobot Base!!}} Ginrai was unable to prevent the destruction of the base, but was approached by Clouder in the aftermath. Clouder had been left to die in the base by the other Decepticons, and now wanted to work with the Autobots, which Ginrai permitted. {{storylink|Disaster! The Autobot Base Explodes}}

[[File:Godginrai vs blackzarak.jpg|thumb|She can't take anymore, Cap'n!]]
After failing to contact Grand Maximus, Ginrai headed out into space to search for him and found him trapped inside a powerful [[black hole]]. Ginrai too fell victim to the singularity's pull, but he and Grand Maximus were able to combine their energies to destroy it from within and escape. The black hole had, in fact, been created by BlackZarak, who had been able to travel to Earth and join the Decepticons there during Ginrai's imprisonment. {{storylink|BlackZarak - Destroyer from Space}} With BlackZarak now bolstering their forces, the Decepticons' campaign grew ever more aggressive, with Ginrai only just managed to save the planet from the villains' unholy [[Death Para-Machine]]. {{storylink|Crisis! The Day of Human Extinction}}

[[File:Godfireguts.jpg|left|225px|thumb|Itching, burning sensation?]]
When [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]] was captured by the Decepticons, Ginrai was forced to come to the villains' base alone and unarmed in exchange for his safety. Things looked bad for the heroes until the self-doubting Decepticon [[Cancer (G1)|Cancer]] finally switched sides and saved the day. {{storylink|God Ginrai: Showdown at the Decepticon Base}} With Cancer's aid, Ginrai was able to lead the Autobots in an all-out attack on the Decepticon base, during which Devil Z fused with BlackZarak, creating an even more powerful composite foe. {{storylink|The Ultimate Combination!! BlackZarak, the New Lifeform}}

[[File:Ginrai juniors.jpg|thumb|Go go, Transformo Rangers!]]
After conclusive final battles with Hydra and Buster {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}} and Overlord, {{storylink|Autobots! Desperate Attack!!}} Ginrai confronted the fused Devil Z/BlackZarak entity atop the Matterhorn. Ginrai saved Overlord from danger after Devil Z turned on him. He was about to destroy both Ginrai and Overlord but Sixknight came to his rescue. He told Ginrai to assemble the Autobots while he battled BlackZarak. After much urging to stay with him Ginrai went to get the other Godmasters. However this would be the last time he would speak to Sixknight as Devil Z unleashed a big bolt of Devil Power on the Autobot Six Changer and destroyed him. Angered by this Ginrai decided to fit BlackZarak alone. {{storylink|Malevolent and Inhuman! The True Form of Devil Z}} As their battle raged down the mountain, Ginrai succeeded in decapitating the villain, but BlackZarak simply assumed a new, serpentine [[alternate mode]] and kept on fighting. The Headmaster Juniors boarded Ginrai's chest cockpit and joined their energies with him, allowing him to destroy BlackZarak's body with his God Fire Guts attack, exposing Devil Z. As the alien raged impotently, Ginrai and the Juniors united every last drop of their Chōkon Power into the almighty Final Fire Guts attack, which destroyed Devil Z once and for all.

With Devil Z's death, the bond he had forged between transtector and human ceased to exist, and Ginrai and the other humans were separated from their transtectors. The transtectors, however, had been evolved through their partnership with the humans and continued to exist as true super-robot life forms. Having been imprinted with his human partner's personality, Ginrai's transtector departed for space to pursue the surviving Decepticons and rejoin the greater war. {{storylink|A Battle... and Then...}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Save the Little Girl! The Chōjin Warriors, the Godmasters}} {{storylink|Expose the Decepticons' Dark Trap!}} {{storylink|Appearance!! The Final Godmaster}} {{storylink|God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?}}}}

====''Cloud''====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Wandering}}}}

====''Kiss Players''====
Operating under the direction of the [[Sparkbot]]s, [[Marissa Faireborn]] traveled forward in time from 2007 to witness Ginrai's first battle with Overlord in the desert. Thinking he was Optimus Prime, she kissed him to obtain a fragment of what she believed was the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]] that had bonded to him (although in actuality, it was a fragment of [[Unicron]]'s [[Angolmois Energy|lifeforce]]). Discovering he was a human man, she was somewhat horrified to find that she had kissed someone ''other'' than Optimus Prime, and begged her Sparkbot companion [[Angela]] not to tell anyone. {{storylink|Kiss Players episode 43|Kiss Players #43}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====

In 2020, God Ginrai defeated Turtler and flew away, leaving the Seacon in defeat. {{storylink|Seacons comic 5}}

====''Legends'' comic====
[[File:LegendsManga BonusEdition35 SuperGinrai.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
Ginrai was summoned by the Headmasters Juniors to the [[Legends World]], where a transtector similar to his original one had appeared. Within it he found a new pair of Master-Braces that allowed him to become a Godmaster again, this time by forming the head of the transtector, and he transformed into Super Ginrai once more. Using Chōkon Power, he battled the Decepticons sent by a revived Devil Z to destroy the transtector, but was overwhelmed when they were augmented with Devil Power. The imperiled Ginrai was contacted by the factory computer of [[G Nebula 89]], responsible for his new body, who told him it could be powered up further through use of [[Getmaster]] technology. He attempted a Get On and ended up drawing upon the power of a passing-by [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], but found to his luck that the rat allowed him to access [[Beast Power|Jūchōkon]], a new form of Chōkon Power that he used to transform into a base mode and fire a "God Fire Base Attack" that sent Devil Z and his cronies packing. Ginrai then remained in the Legends Universe to defend it from Devil Z, but was rather annoyed that the locals kept mistaking him for Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 35|Bonus Edition Vol. 35}} He was later seen partying at the [[Dancitron]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}}
[[File:Legends Super Magna Convoy.jpg|right|thumb|150px]]

While Ginrai was working for [[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]]'s delivery service, the new Godbomber that was being built for him was stolen by Decepticons. He attacked [[Tera-Kura Co.|Decepticon Tera-Kura Co.]] to retrieve the robot only to find it under the control of [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], who challenged him to a duel. Even Super Ginrai's Getmaster powers did not avail him against Godbomber's firepower and ability to avoid attacks by splitting apart, and he was defeated. Fortunately the ''real'' Godbomber appeared on the scene, allowing him to become God Ginrai once more and destroy the fake before celebrating his reunion with his old partner. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}} One morning, Ginrai woke up in the body of [[Magna Convoy]], seemingly having contracted [[Transformers sickness]]. He first wondered who Magna Convoy was, but when even [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] and [[Delta Magnus]] were unable to solve the mystery, he got back to his deliveries and stole Delta Magnus's trailer to replace his transtector's. He was soon accosted by the Decepticon Headmasters, who believed they had a chance now that he was just a normal robot, but sent them fleeing by combining with the trailer into Super Magna Convoy. Ginrai's customer, [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]], was so impressed that he offered him a movie role, but Ginrai lost his chance as he reverted into a human the next day. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Magna Convoy)|Bonus Edition Magna Convoy}}

God Ginrai was among those who took on a revived [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], believing his Triplemaster strength would avail him against the giant beast. However, he noticed too late that Trypticon was similarly drawing power from everyone he'd devoured, making him powerful enough to defeat Ginrai by ripping Godbomber off of him. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} After Trypticon was defeated and integrated into [[Akihabara]], Ginrai was seen driving on the streets. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} While on a job to transport Master-Braces to [[Bonapar Island]], Ginrai was blasted out of the sky by none other than Giga's Gigatank, and when he transformed to fight back, the Megajet showed up and separated him and Godbomber from their transtectors. Minerva and Cab were able to borrow the transtectors and drive the villains away, but not before they stole Ginrai's shipment of braces. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (God Ginrai)|Bonus Edition God Ginrai}} Knowing this heralded the inevitable return of Overlord, Ginrai revisited his home universe and had Godbomber's armor upgraded in anticipation of their battle. On [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]]'s request, he brought the [[Haywire|Haywire Laser]] with him back to the Legends World only to learn that the weapon was actually the [[Beastformer]] [[White Lune]], who scratched his face something fierce when he tried to stop her from wandering off. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}}

Lured to the [[Chōkon Tower Chinese Restaurant]] by the offer of cheap food, Ginrai was met with Giga and Mega who revealed that they had come back to life to finish their rivalry once and for all with a duel. Super Ginrai was overwhelmed by his opponents' mastery of the Chōkon variation [[spirit energy|Shinchōkon]], forcing him to Get On with Rattrap and become God Ginrai, but even so he was brought low by Giga and Mega's ability to form their own separate Overlords and combine them into the mighty Overlord Tera. On the cusp of defeat, however, he managed to tap into the Shinchōkon emanating from Rattrap and use it together with Jūchōkon to defeat the Overlords with a "Double Chōkon Fire Guts" attack. Not one to hold a grudge, he then told Giga and Mega he was ready for a rematch any time. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 60|Bonus Edition Vol. 60}} When all Masterforce warriors joined forces to defend the world from Devil Z and his gigantic new BlackZarak, God Ginrai battled him using the combined weapon mode of [[Shaoshao Li]], [[Sue Faireborn]] and White Lune. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Grand Maximus}}

Ginrai witnessed [[Majin Zarak]]'s arrival in the Legends World {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} and participated in the battle with the beast. With the destruction of the dimension being imminent, he and everyone else then evacuated back their own worlds. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 manga continuity===
====''Super-God Masterforce'' manga====
[[File:Ginrai manga.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|Dude, get out of the way, that truck's coming right at you!]]
When Ginrai, the first Autobot Godmaster, was discovered in America by Diver, it was immediately arranged for him to travel to Japan to meet with the rest of the Autobots. As Metalhawk and the Headmaster Juniors awaited his arrival at [[Harumi Wharf]], however, they were attacked by the Decepticon Godmasters, Hydra and Buster. The Autobots were unable to match the Decepticons' power, but salvation soon came in the form of a red tractor trailer: Ginrai had arrived, and saw the villains off with a blast of Chōkon Power. In the aftermath of the battle, Metalhawk commented on Ginrai's similarity to Optimus Prime and wondered if he could be his reincarnation. Ginrai dismissed the notion, explaining that he had chosen to do this not because he was fated to, but specifically because he had only one life, and wanted to use it in service of the forces of good. {{storylink|On Scene! Our Savior's Name Is Ginrai!}}

[[File:Superginrai manga.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|If he gets a [[black repaint]], I'm outta here.]]
As leader of the Autobots, Ginrai led the heroes in investigating a mysterious Decepticon plan, only for the team to come under attack from what appeared to be a large army of legendary Decepticons, led by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Super-God Masterforce comic|Galvatron]]. Attacked by [[King Poseidon]], Ginrai was severely outmatched until the other Autobot Godmasters, Lightfoot, Ranger and Road King arrived with a trailer for his transtector. Combining with the trailer, Ginrai became Super Ginrai and defeated King Poseidon, revealing that the legendary Decepticons were nothing more than holograms. {{storylink|Burn, Chokon! New Commander Super Ginrai!}}

After traveling to planet [[Athenia]], Ginrai was appointed the new [[Supreme Commander]] of the Autobots by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army}} When he got back to Earth, he was embroiled in battle with the other human Autobots against [[King Poseidon|Grand King Poseidon]] . {{storylink|Headmasters VS Masterforce}} Ginrai soon received a power-up in the form of a transforming drone named Godbomber. When the Decepticon Ambassador of Destruction Overlord then attacked Tokyo, the newly formed "God Ginrai" attacked him and lured him into space, where the powerful Decepticon warrior BlackZarak was in process of battling other Autobots there. Ginrai was able to turn the two villains' powers against themselves, and they badly wounded each other and fled. {{storylink|God Ginrai's Amazing Divine Combination!}}

[[File:Ginrai juniors manga.jpg|left|thumb|Those smiles register a 6.3 on the Scarymeter.]]
After a mission to rescue Shūta and [[Cab (human)|Cab]] from the Decepticons with the help of Grand Maximus, {{storylink|The Good and Evil Families of Earth}} a mission to [[Chomolungma]] saw Ginrai struck down by the newest Decepticon Godmaster, [[Clouder|Doubleclouder]]. Left temporarily blind by the Decpticons' new [[A.O. Laser]], Ginrai was helpless, but luckily for him, an insulting remark from Cancer prompted the fickle Doubleclouder to switch sides to the Autobots and help him defeat the villains' plans. {{storylink|The Decepticons' Great Counterattack!}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Life or Death? The Desperate Divine Combination!}} {{storylink|The Great Turnabout of the Autobots}}}}

After several further battles, events culminated in Devil Z taking over BlackZarak's body and turning against the other Decepticons, attempting to drain Overlord and Ginrai's Jinchōkon Power to transform himself into the ultimate lifeform. Saved by the Autobot Pretenders, Ginrai and Overlord led their respective factions in combining their energies into the "Perfect Transformer Attack" and destroying Devil Z and BlackZarak for good. With Devil Z's death, the bond he had forged between transtector and human ceased to exist, and Ginrai and the other humans were separated from their transtectors. The transtectors, however, had been evolved through their partnership with the humans and continued to exist as true super-robot life forms. Having been imprinted with his human partner's personality, Ginrai's transtector informed Overlord that they would finish their fight out in space, and the Transformers departed the planet, leaving Ginrai and the other Autobot humans to return to their lives. {{storylink|The Birth of the Super Life-Forms}}
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====''Victory'' manga====
[[Cab (human)|Cab]] and [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]] weren't impressed by the new Autobot Supreme Commander, [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]], and registered their disappointment with his human son, [[Jan Minakaze|Jan]]. According to them, God Ginrai was the superior Commander as he had a human heart acting as his conscience, while Star Saber was strictly a cold, unfeeling robot. Jan took exception to this, but Cab and Shūta were eventually won over when they witnessed Star Saber show compassion to the Decepticon [[Kakuryu (G1)|Kakuryu]]. {{storylink|Star Saber, Warrior of Love!}}

===PDTF Comic===
During a battle with Overlord, Ginrai announced he was going to launch a Chōkon Power attack. As he raised his gun in the air to gather Tenchōkon energy, he was suddenly hit by a bolt of lightning. Standing blackened by the shock, he wondered what the probability of that happening was. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##7 "Fight! Super Ginrai!"|Fight! Super Ginrai!}}

During a battle, God Ginrai announced he was going to perform the "biggest final attack in the Universe", much to the consternation of the Decepticons. His Chōkon Fire Guts attack sent them all flying, and, as they writhed on the ground, Ginrai asked [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] to refrain from pointing out that it was just a normal punch, or it might not work so well. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##13 "Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!"|Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
Ginrai was an ancient [[Titan Master]] who could grant Chokon Power to a larger bot.<ref>[[Trypticon's Titan Master Crunch]]</ref> He was partnered with [[Ginrai (robot)|Magnus Prime]] when the Autobots fought back a Decepticon attack on Cybertron.<ref>''Titans Return'' Siege on Cybertron pack-in materials</ref>

===''Transformers: All Spark''===
God Ginrai led a team of reinforcements to aid [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] in their battle against [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]'s forces. On arrival, Ginrai separated from his transtector, allowing Spike to form its head while he instead manned one of its weapons. {{storylink|Looming Threat}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
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[[File:Superginrai toy generations.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, the Japanese toy has shortened smoke stacks?!]]
*'''Superginrai''' {{sic}} (''Godmaster'', [[1988]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-307'''
**''Accessories:'' Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 [[Particle beam cannon|Particle Beam Cannons]], Super Ginrai head

:A remolded version of the Hasbro [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Powermaster Optimus Prime figure]], Ginrai is a red, blue and grey tractor trailer, only able to transform into [[robot mode]] when the small Ginrai human figure is put into engine mode and snapped into place in the truck's grill, unlocking the clasp that holds the legs in place. When the cab is in robot mode, the trailer can become a battle station. Either robot or station can be armed with any of the toy's weapons, including two black "Superconductor Rifles", and two grey double-barrelled "Particle Beam Cannons", (referred to as "Cannon Craft" in "[[The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army]]"), which can be piloted by any small Godmaster figures. The cab and trailer can be merged into "Super Ginrai", whose head is a separate piece, and can go on to combine with the separately sold Godbomber to become God Ginrai.

:Differences between Ginrai and Powermaster Optimus Prime include retractable super-robot fists, a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue plastic windows, shortened smokestacks, a more metallic grey plastic, chrome on the Godmaster Ginrai engine, and silver paint rather than stickers for the small robot's upper legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/SuperGinrai/superginrai.htm More information on Super Ginrai at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I can almost touch my toes! (not really)]]
*'''Godginrai''' {{sic}} (''Godmaster'' multi-pack, 1988)
**''ID number:'' '''C-310'''
**''Accessories:'' Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head, God Cannon, Tachyon Missile

:Super Ginrai was also sold in a gift set with Godbomber, who can interact with Ginrai in several ways. Trailer mode Godbomber can hook up either directly to Ginrai's cab or to the back of Ginrai's own trailer and be towed along behind him, while any of Ginrai's weapons can plug into the holes in Godbomber's wings and chassis. Most prominently, of course, Godbomber disassembles into various component parts that combine with Super Ginrai to form God Ginrai. Godbomber's legs become boots known as "God Legs", to which Ginrai's Particle Beam Cannons attach; his chest and wings form the "God Wing" backpack; his arms clip over the top of Ginrai's own as the "God Punch"; and his back becomes a chromed chestplate called the "God Breast", into the top of which the spring-loaded, missile-firing "God Cannon" plugs. The toy also features a secondary, lesser combination referred to as the "God Breaster", which involves attaching the God Breast to Super Ginrai, and plugging Godbomber's wings into his arms.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/GodGinrai/godginrai.htm More information on God Ginrai at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Reissue ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Godginrai''' {{sic}} (Reissue, [[2001]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-310'''
**''Accessories:'' Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head, God Cannon, Tachyon Missile

:The God Ginrai giftset was reissued in Japan in 2001 with the notable modification of blue eyes for the small Ginrai robot and a slightly different shade of red paint on the cab. However, it was notoriously over-produced, and online retailers were still selling it even years later, at greatly reduced prices.

:The reissue was redecoed into the exclusive "Fire Guts God Ginrai" figure (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/SuperGinrai/superginrai.htm More information on reissue God Ginrai at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Firegutsginrai toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Remember kids, always use the proper sunscreen.]]
*'''Fire Guts Godginrai''' {{sic}} (e-HOBBY exclusive, [[2002]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-310E'''
**''Accessories:'' Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head, God Cannon, Tachyon Missile

:Released to coincide with the 2002 reissue of the God Ginrai giftset, this redeco casts the Autobot leader in reds and oranges, representing Ginrai using his "God Fire Guts" attack from the animated series. Fire Guts God Ginrai featured his own unique packaging, with recolored [[package art]], and was limited to 1600 pieces.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/FireGutsGodGinrai/fggodginrai.htm More information on Fire Guts God Ginrai at TFU.info]''
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====''Transform Jr''====
[[File:Ginrai junior toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Ginrai''' (1988)
**''ID number:'' '''TF Super Ginrai 1'''
**''Accessories:'' Blue gun, robot head, die-cast Super Ginrai figurine

:Like the other figures in the ''[[Transform Jr]]'' line, this version of the basic Ginrai cab robot is a simplified version of its larger counterpart. And when we say simplified, we ''mean'' simplified—the figure features no Godmaster engine gimmick, and its head is simply pulled off and set aside for transformation. The figure comes packaged with a small die-cast metal figurine of Super Ginrai.

*'''Shirei Kichi''' (司令基地 "Command Base") (1988)
**''ID number:'' '''TF Super Ginrai 2'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 red guns, Trailer post, 2 wheel pieces, ramp, Super Ginrai head

:This ''Transform Jr'' figure is a simplified version of Ginrai's trailer, which can transform to base mode, hitch up to the separately sold cab robot and combine with it to form Super Ginrai. The toy includes a cardboard mock-up of Ginrai in torso mode to complete the super robot's look in-package.

*'''God Ginrai''' (Multi-pack, 1988)
**''Accessories:'' Blue gun, small robot head, die-cast Super Ginrai figurine, 2 red guns, trailer post, 2 wheel pieces, ramp, Super Ginrai head, "God Breast" chestpiece, 2 "God Punch" arms

:This giftset includes both the ''Jr'' "Ginrai" and "Shirei Kichi" figures and all the accessories which came with them plus the attachments necessary to transform Super Ginrai into God Ginrai. Due to the nature of his construction, though, God Ginrai's fist-holes are blocked off, leaving him unable to hold the weapons which came with his components. Furthermore, as his attachments consist only of two arms and a chestpiece (no boots, no backpack), they cannot combine into Godbomber. The set also includes some sort of plastic "shield" with a cardboard insert depicting the Autobot [[insignia]], which appears to be a pocket or belt clip, or something. We really don't know.
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===''Binaltech''===
*'''Ginrai''' (2006?)
**''ID number:'' '''BT-17'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster

:A planned release of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] in Japanese markets, ''Binaltech'' Ginrai was solicited to retailers in 2005 and had [[Binal Time (preproduction)|prose material written up]] by series storywriter [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]. Those solicitations were withdrawn and the toy quietly cancelled by the end of the year, with the mold instead being released as ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] in [[2006]].

:Ginrai was solicited at the same time as ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Binaltech Asterisk|BTA-04 Black Convoy]], which was also cancelled and would have used the same mold.
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG35-Super-Ginrai.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Super Ginrai''' ([[December 28]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-35'''
**''Accessories'': Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, Ginrai Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Super Ginrai is a redeco/extensive retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Leader Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]], with new parts to resemble his original toy and his appearances in the cartoon. The Ginrai Headmaster, retooled from [[Hi-Q#Generations|Apex]], features a cartoon accurate deco in robot mode, and a new head-mode face based on the original Ginrai toy's core robot mode. Super Ginrai transforms into a trailer truck and a command base, with both modes equipped with pegs and seats for Headmaster/[[Titan Master]] figures to interact with. He can himself interact with the ''Legends'' [[Godbomber#Legends|Godbomber]] toy, which attaches the back of his truck mode or combines with him to make God Ginrai. However, take note that God Ginrai can suffer some balancing issues due to the extra weight on his back and some issues with the joints.

:This retooled mold was also used to make [[Ginrai (robot)#Titans Return|Magnus Prime]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2734.html Legends Super Ginrai at Alfes's Blog Part 1]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2735.html Legends Super Ginrai at Alfes's Blog Part 2]''
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*'''Magna Convoy''' ([[June 5]], [[2017]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-EX'''
**''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster, [[Matrix Sword]], Large Gun
{{note|[[Magna Convoy]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Ginrai after contracting [[Transformers sickness]] in the ''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Legends]]'' comic.}}

:An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive, ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Magna Convoy is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a cab-over style truck of made up model. In robot mode, his wind vane transforms into a large blaster and can be used as a shield if one of his fists is folded down, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. He also features two accessories that are new to this mold: the Matrix Sword, which was reused from Voyager Class ''Titans Return'' [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Generations|Alpha Trion]] and ''Legends'' [[Lio Convoy#Legends|Leo Prime]], and the large gun accessory from ''Titans Return'' [[Mindwipe (G1)#Generations|Mindwipe]]. He comes with two comics, "[[Cybertron Magna Convoy]]" and "[[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Magna Convoy)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX]]".
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[[File:TF-Legends-LGEX-Super-Ginrai.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
[[File:Legendstoy-GodGinrai.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| Hell yeah! We got the cooler version of this guy! Well, now I just gotta buy him and- oh.]]
*'''God Ginrai''' (Multi-pack, [[December 2]], 2017)
**''ID number:'' '''LG-EX'''
**''Accessories'': Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, Ginrai Headmaster

:Super Ginrai and Godbomber are also available in a God Ginrai-themed multi-pack exclusive to [[TakaraTomy Mall]], featuring several chromed parts and transparent windows. The set also includes [[Minerva (human)#Legends|Minerva]] and [[Cab (human)#Legends|Cab]] Headmasters. This version of Ginrai features retooled ankles that are molded together instead of the double hinges of the original release, meaning that it is much more secure.
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-SOC-Ginrai.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb]]
*'''Siege on Cybertron''' (Multi-pack, 2017)
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Ginrai is a redeco of ''Legends'' Ginrai. Ginrai transforms from a robot based on Generation 1 Hi-Q into [[Ginrai (robot)#Toys|Magnus Prime]]'s head.

:Ginrai and Magnus Prime were only available as part of the "Siege of Cybertron" set, which also includes [[Fathom#Generations|Fathom]] & [[Tidal Wave (G1)#Generations|Tidal Wave]], [[Haruma Gō#Generations|Professor Go]] & [[Metalhawk (G1)#Generations|Metalhawk]], [[Pounce#Generations|Decepticon Pounce]], and [[Thunderwing (G1)#SiegeOnCybertron|Thunderwing]]. In the United States, this set was exclusive to [[BigBadToyStore]], but it saw a wider release in Canada where it was available at [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], the Canadian [[Walmart]] online store, book store chain Indigo and several PC retailers (seriously!). Additionally, it was also available at retail in Hong Kong and Singapore and even saw an official rellease in the Netherlands, where it was exclusively available from BOL.

:The original version of this mold was used to make ''Titans Return'' [[Hi-Q#Generations|Apex]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Super-God Masterforce''===
[[File:Ginrai masterbrace toy.jpg|thumb|Jinchōkon bling]]
*'''Godmaster-Braces—Ginrai''' (1988)

:Ginrai's Master-Braces came alive with this role-play set, including two golden-chromed bracelets with handcuff-style hinges, and a small clip-on "communicator" pin.
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===''Transformers Caramel''===
[[File:Tfcaramel ginrai.jpg|thumb|Surprisingly, this ''isn't'' the caramel.]]
*'''Super Ginrai''' (1988)

:A pair of small non-transforming [[Decoy]]-style rubber figurines of Ginrai were released as part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel|Transformers Caramel]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s, depicting Ginrai in both super robot and truck mode. Around half the size of the more familiar Decoys, the two figures were bundled together, attached to a rubber sprue, and came in either blue, red, or yellow.
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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Tfgum ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Super Ginrai''' (1988)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head

:Part of the ninth wave of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' candy toy series, this Ginrai figure is a snap-together model kit cast in blue, red and grey plastic. Although lacking in any paint applications, the figure feature stickers for detail, and retains most of the accessories and features of the actual Ginrai toy. Due to its small size, however, while the Ginrai engine is removable, it cannot transform to human form, nor can the kit combine with ''Transformers Gum'' Godbomber to form a ''Gum'' version of God Ginrai.

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[[File:KabayaWave3SuperGinrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Super Ginrai''' ([[2010]])

:Released in the third wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2010, this transforming model kit of Super Ginrai is made from red, blue and silver plastic, and decorated with quite a few stickers to add his familiar details. Based on the original Ginrai toy, this figure actually features MORE articulation than the original, as the arms are made of two pieces each, adding elbow movement. This kit can combine with the ''Transformers Gum'' Godbomber, released in the same wave, to make God Ginrai.

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[[File:Kabaya-God-Ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''God Ginrai''' (2010)

:The combined form of the Godbomber and Super Ginrai kits released in the third wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2010.
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===Parody Deformed===
[[File:Ginrai pd models.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Gundam? Never heard of it.]]
*'''Super Ginrai''' ([[1990]])

:A small two-tone, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Super Ginrai was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s "[[Parody Deformed]]" line of [[candy toy]]s. The seventh figure in the series, he was available in red, blue or yellow, and came with a "[[PDTF Comic]]" comic about himself, "Fight! Super Ginrai!", and something that could charitably be described as "chocolate".

*'''God Ginrai''' (1990)
:A similar model kit of God Ginrai followed in the next wave of the "Parody Deformed" series, this time packaged with something accused of being "gum". As the thirteenth figure of the line, God Ginrai came with the "Transformer PD Type" comic, "Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!".
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF God Ginrai.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''God Ginrai''' ([[2000]])
**''Act'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:This PVC figure of Ginrai in his powered-up "God" form was available in the first "Act" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' series. He came in both full-color and clear-plastic versions one each in every case of twelve figures.

: This mold would later be released as "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Heroes of Cybertron|Powermaster Optimus Prime in Apex Armor]]" in the first wave of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/GodGinrai/godginrai.htm More information on Super Collection Figure God Ginrai at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGodGinrai/godginrai.htm More information on clear God Ginrai at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SCF Ginrai Super.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Super Ginrai''' (2000)
**''Act'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: The second ''Super Collection Figure'' of Ginrai, in his less impressive "Super" mode, was available in the second Act of the series. Once again, he came in both full-color and clear plastic versions, one of each per case of twelve figures.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/SuperGinrai/superginrai.htm More information on Super Collection Figure Super Ginrai at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearSuperGinrai/superginrai.htm More information on clear Super Ginrai at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SCF-toy Ginrai Fire Guts.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Honestly not as shiny in real life as this pic makes it out.]]
*'''Fire Guts God Ginrai''' ([[2001]])
**''Act'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: The original God Ginrai PVC was re-released in solid metallic gold for the fourth Act of the ''Super Collection Figure'' series, available as a rare chase "Secret Figure", available only in one out of every ten cases. It is currently unknown which figure Ginrai replaced in this Act.

: The "Fire Guts" concept was apparently the inspiration for the "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#HOCSpark|Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack]]" figure in the Hasbro ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line, although that figure was cast entirely in translucent yellow-orange plastic, rather than solid golden.

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[[File:SCF Ginrai.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So this is how Ginrai's ''SCF'' career ends. Not with a bang, but a whimper.]]
*'''Ginrai''' (2001)
**''Act'': '''5'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: The fourth and final Ginrai PVC rendered the character in his basic robot form, released in the fifth, ''Masterforce''-centric Act of the series. This figure was available in both full-color and metallic silver "pewter" versions, one of each in every case of twelve figures.

: The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

: In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Ginrai came packaged with the head and torso of the wave's [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|BlackZarak]] "Build-A-Figure". These parts were available in both full-color and smokey translucent plastic, in an equal ratio of 4 out of every 10 cases each.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/Ginrai/ginrai.htm More information on Super Collection Figure Ginrai at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/PewterGinrai/ginrai.htm More information on pewter Ginrai at TFU.info]''
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===''Gutto Kuru Figure Collection''===
[[File:CMs_corp_Ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Omni Productions|"Look, that's Optimus Prime. Quite a muscular man."]]]]
*'''Ginrai''' ([[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' Helmet, 2 smiling faces, 2 angry faces, 2 shouting faces, 4 pairs of hands
:A posable figure of Ginrai in his Godmaster armor was made by [[CM's Corporation]] as part of their ''[[Gutto Kuru Figure Collection]]'' series. He comes with a number of different hands, his helmet, three swappable heads with different expressions and three matching swappable faces for when he's wearing the helmet.

:Ginrai can be modified into his Western counterpart, [[Hi-Q#Gutto Kuru Figure Collection|Hi-Q]], by use of an additional head sold only with Gutto Kuru [[Minerva (human)#CMsspecialcol|Minelba Special Color Ver.]].
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==Notes==
*Early in pre-production for ''Super-God Masterforce'', Ginrai was named '''N-Convoy'''. We're not sure what the "N" would have stood for, though a good bet might be ''"ningen"'' (人間), Japanese for "human".
*''Masterforce'' head writer [[Masumi Kaneda]] stated that God Ginrai (ゴッドジンライ) was named so that omitting every other Japanese syllable yields the word Gojira (ゴジラ), better known in the west as [[Godzilla]].
*The human Ginrai's appearance is designed after screen actor {{w|Yujiro Ishihara|Yūjirō Ishihara}}.
*According to his [[Tech Spec]]s, there is a generator within Ginrai's transtector named the "[[Ultra Matrix]]", which contains far more energy than the [[Sun]]. No actual fiction ever featured this device, though it was mentioned in magazines such as ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]''.
*Ginrai's supplementary [[bio]] card states that he is 20 years old. It also implies that he is an American of Japanese descent instead of a native of Japan.
*According to the episode "[[The Good and Evil Families of Earth]]", Ginrai is good at surfing and skateboarding.
*The relationship between Ginrai and Optimus Prime is a bit... sketchy, to say the least. Precisely why Ginrai's transtector looks so much like Optimus Prime is not detailed in the series itself, with the explanation only being delivered in "[[Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets!]]". Here, it is stated that the transtector was created for Optimus Prime, but stolen by Devil Z... only for this to be seemingly contradicted seconds later, when it is said that the transtector's trailer was to be used by a hero from planet Master. One might presume that this just means the trailer alone wasn't intended for use by Prime, or perhaps that the plan was not to use the transtector to ''resurrect'' Prime, but to create a ''new'' Optimus Prime. It's all terribly odd. Whatever the original ill-defined intention may have been, years later, the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]] clarified things by outright stating the transtector was created as part of a plan to resurrect Prime after his [[Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime|most recent death]]. In the manga, Metalhawk makes mention that Ginrai looks like the legendary Cybertron warrior, Convoy. However, nothing is actually mentioned about a relationship with the two other than cosmetic similarities.
*The reissue God Ginrai giftset was the basis for the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' "Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor" release, which was notable for referring to the Powermaster figure as "Ginrai", rather than by the traditional name of Prime's Powermaster partner, [[Hi-Q]]. [[Dreamwave Productions]]' "[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]" profile series sidestepped any mind-bending continuity conundrums by just presenting "Ginrai" as a different name for Hi-Q.
*When Hasbro wanted to create an ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Dodge Ram toy, Takara reportedly demanded that it be made into [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] to help the figure sell, only for the ''Binaltech'' release of the toy to wind up being solicited not as Prime, but as Ginrai. Ultimately, ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]'' Ginrai was cancelled, and the figure was later released as Prime in the ''Alternators'' and ''Kiss Players'' lines, but not before [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] produced character and story information to go along with it. This storyline, made available in 2007's unofficial publication, ''The Transformers Binaltech Stories: Profiles and Technical Specifications'', would have seen Ginrai travel back in time from the far future and possess a Binaltech body intended for [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] in order to repair the damage caused to the timeline by [[Operation: Distant Thunder]], thereby preserving his own future. Unlike the unreleased story for his fellow ''Binaltech'' cancellation victim, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], which can be fit into the published ''Binaltech'' continuity, Ginrai's intended story was modified into [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#The Protector|Optimus Primal]]/[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Story of Binaltech|Nemesis Prime]]'s fiction and therefore is not compatible with the official ''Binaltech'' continuity.

===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Optimus Prime''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
*''Italian:'' '''Commander'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jinrai''' (仁萊 ''Rénlái''), '''Chāoshén Jinrai''' (超神仁萊 ''Chāoshén Rénlái'', "Super-God Jinrai"), '''Leon''' (Taiwan ''Masterforce'' anime, 雷恩 ''Léiēn'')
*''Russian:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (Оптимус Прайм ''Optimus Prajm'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Cloud Autobots]]
[[Category:Godmasters]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Kiss Players Autobots]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Legends humans]]
[[Category:Matrix bearers]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Autobots]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce humans]]
[[Category:Titan Masters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:Victory Autobots]]

User:Cosmos the Great

2022-08-02T22:31:30Z

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Chromedome (G1)

2022-08-02T22:18:17Z

Cosmos the Great: /* Super-God Masterforce cartoon */

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:''Chromedome is an [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Chromedome manga.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You're such a coward, Wally!"]]
In most [[universal stream]]s, '''Chromedome''' (aka '''Tumbler'''<ref name="tumbler">"Tumbler" was revealed to have been Chromedome's original name in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. See [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#Notes|here]] for more details.</ref>) is a comparatively quiet academic. Originally a number-cruncher at [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Institute for Higher Programming]] working on ways to improve the processing power of the [[Transformer]]s' computerized minds, Chromedome found himself forcibly dragged into the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] when a [[Decepticon]] attack destroyed the facility. Chromedome put his work to use programming Autobots so they could outsmart their Decepticon foes, but alas, only wound up fostering an intellectual arms race of sorts, in which both sides competed to repurpose the newest advances in programming into military advantages. Ground down over the years by this inevitability, Chromedome has come to accept that war with the Decepticons cannot be prevented—but only won. Well-versed in the mechanisms of the Cybertronian mind, Chromedome has been known to specialize in [[mnemosurgery]], the science of manipulating the Transformer brain and the memories within.

In some universes, Chromedome is [[binary bonding|binary bonded]] to the egotistical [[Nebulan]] [[Stylor]], who is more concerned with the finer things in life than intellectual or military pursuits. As such, the two occasionally clash, with Chromedome trying to get Stylor to be a little less superficial, and Stylor trying to bring out Chromedome's more social side, but generally speaking, they get along quite well despite their differences.

As a quiet 'bot of the mind, Chromedome has a tendency to fade into the background, but there also exist universal streams in which he has foregone science and taken to the front lines of battle to become a much more prominent figure. The Chromedome of [[#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|these worlds]] is barely recognisable as the reserved scientist of those more well-known realities: instead, he is a hot-headed youth [[Burning justice|burning]] with an incredible passion for justice who even serves as [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s trusted, if impulsive and occasionally-irrational, second-in-command. He also works with the [[Partner Drone]] [[Moguru]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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A long time ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Chromedome was part of an Autobot strike unit led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. This unit operated out of a cave dug into the [[Manganese Mountains]], and often worked to foil the schemes of their primary nemesis, [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}} ''Chromedome was a computer programmer, but grew increasingly disillusioned with his work being channeled exclusively into military uses.'' {{storylink|Stylor's Story}} Chromedome's last major mission on Cybertron was to upset a slave march to the [[smelting pool]]s. After that, however, Fortress Maximus revealed to the Autobots that he had grown sick of warfare, and planned to escape the endless ring of hate by immigrating to a new world altogether: [[Nebulos]]. At first, Chromedome was shocked, but eventually he and many others chose to join Fortress Maximus on his quest for peace.

[[File:Brokenglass-autobotstorage.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Nebulan floors apparently are built as an upward slope.]]
Upon arrival on Nebulos, Chromedome chided Brainstorm for analyzing their new home with his digital readouts rather than just looking around. Indeed, Chromedome found that Nebulos was "a paradise". But when their attempts to forge an alliance with the native [[Nebulan]]s failed (due to sabotage for political reasons), Chromedome suggested that they "talk some sense" into their new neighbors. Their unit was met with military force and Fortress Maximus ordered Chromedome and the others into the woods.

Despite these setbacks, Fortress Maximus was determined to wage peace, not war. He brought an envoy of Autobots, including Chromedome, to the Nebulan capitol of [[Koraja]] to once again plead for peace. When the Nebulans still were not totally swayed after he and his Autobots disarmed, Maximus removed his own head from his shoulders, leaving his body deactivated and inoperable in the Nebulans' care. Chromedome and three other Autobots joined their leader in his gesture. It was this gesture which finally ushered in a cease fire with the Nebulans. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

[[File:BrokenGlass-Chromedomeoof.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|As the saying goes, "Look before you boing your car into the air."]]
Chromedome and the four others who had removed their heads were kept confined within Koraja while the Council of Peers, collateral for a peaceful Autobot settlement within the forest. Soon, however, Scorponok's Decepticons followed the Autobots to Nebulos and attacked Koraja. The peaceful Nebulan [[Galen]] refused to surrender the captive Autobots to the Decepticons, but the terms of the cease fire prohibited the Autobots' heads be returned to their bodies. Instead, a loophole was sought. At first Galen and a few like-minded Nebulans attempted to operate the Autobot bodies by remote control, but this was an awkward solution. The Nebulan scientist [[Arcana]] suggested something more elegant yet groundbreaking - the Nebulans should undergo the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster process]], surgically altering themselves to become the heads of the Autobots! [[Stylor]] volunteered to undergo the process to become Chromedome's head, and the procedure commenced. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} ''Stylor would later narrate how fantastic the process of bonding with Chromedome had been for him. ''{{storylink|Stylor's Story}}

The new Headmaster Autobots met the Decepticons in battle, and the Decepticons were amazed at how powerful and agile their foes had suddenly become. Chromedome was able to leap out of the way of Scorponok's deadly stinger attack ''in car mode'', to Scorponok's incredulity, though he did land up-side down. When the Decepticons realized how outclassed they were, they staged a panicked retreat, and the Autobots returned to the city streets victorious. Along with the others, Chromedome removed his head so that the Nebulans could see that the terms of the cease fire were not broken, and they were met as heroes. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}

[[File:Loveandsteel-runfortmaxrun.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Chromedome thinks Fort Max is being a little passive-aggressive about the whole [[Alternate mode|altmode]] thing.]]
Despite their newfound celebrity, the populace was still wary of Chromedome and the others, so the [[Council of Peers]] arranged an inspection. Chromedome's body stood by silently as the Council of Peers expressed concerns with the Autobots' Nebulan partners. They were interrupted by a distress call from Galen's political rival, Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], who had been kidnapped by the Decepticons. Fortress Maximus led Chromedome and the other Headmasters into battle, but the kidnapping was a ruse. Zarak and his political cronies had undergone the Headmaster process themselves, but with the Decepticons! Now evenly matched, the battle turned against the Autobots when they were forced to come to the aid of the Council of Peers, after which the Decepticons shot the Autobots in the back. Scorponok and the Decepticons claimed Chromedome, his partner, and the other Autobots as prisoners. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}

Here they remained until Lord Zarak, with the last remaining bits of his dwindling sanity, realized the destruction he'd wrought upon his own homeworld. He set the Autobot Headmasters free, hoping to follow the Autobots to another world so they could leave Nebulos in peace. On their way out of Koraja, Chromedome and the other Headmasters battled the new Decepticon [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. Once they escaped the Targetmasters, they returned to the Autobot camp in the forest, where the Headmasters learned of a distress signal from other Autobots on [[Earth]] and prepared to depart Nebulos. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:WorldsApart-Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Every time Chromedome says this, Furman gets a dollar.]]
''Before they left, however, the Autobot Headmasters had another encounter with their Decepticon opposite numbers. After the Targetmasters were captured by the Decepticons for analysis and dissection, Chromedome and the Headmasters went out looking for them, only to run into the Decepticon Headmasters on the way. After Chromedome stared down [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]], the Autobots regrouped to follow Mindwipe, the last of their attackers, who was apparently fleeing for safety. After entering the Decepticons' Fortress of Despair, however, Chromedome and the others realized they had been led into a trap, and were confronted by the might Scorponok and the Decepticon Targetmasters. In order to help even the odds, the Autobot Targetmasters were freed, but the Autobots weren't out of the woods yet. Chromedome singlehandedly fought Scorponok, lecturing his massive nemesis about how despite the differences between him and his partner Stylor, their shared purpose made them stronger than might alone. His speech helped renew Highbrow and Gort's bond, which had weakened throughout the fight due to their conflicting viewpoints. Once they were back in the fight, they helped Chromedome pummel down Scorponok, who was ultimately forced to withdraw.'' {{storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

''Chromedome and Stylor witnessed a duel between Fortress Maximus and Scorponok, with overall victory between the two factions at stake. However, the clash turned out to be a distraction set-up by the Decepticons to steal a fuel convertor. With it in hand, the Decepticons blasted off towards Earth, forcing the Autobots to follow.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|The events in this UK story differ in significant ways to the [[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]] mini-series.}}

[[File:TrialbyFire-Chromedome.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Eek, don't tell Rewind he's still doing this.]]
During the long journey to Earth, the Autobot Headmasters had Fortress Maximus heavily upgraded into a larger, more powerful body. Once their construction was completed, Chromedome introduced Fortress Maximus's full arsenal of abilities to the others, including his battle station mode and [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]]. Upon arrival, Fortress Maximus, Chromedome and the other Headmasters took a shuttle down to Earth's surface, and located the caves in [[Mount St. Hilary]] where the distress call had first been broadcast. They also found the broadcaster himself, an Autobot named [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] whose [[brain module]] had been retrofitted into a tiny electronic toy car. [[Toy Soldiers!|Long story]]. Scorponok and the Decepticon Headmasters had also come to Earth after the distress call, however, and a battle broke out. The battle proved costly, as Galen died protecting an Earthling from Scorponok. He passed on his control helmet to this boy, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], leaving Fortress Maximus and the Autobots in his hands. {{storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

Fortress Maximus's group of Autobots inevitably met up with the group of Earthbound Autobots led by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. Unfortunately, Grimlock was difficult to deal with, and so their meetup resulted in a battle for Autobot supremacy between Grimlock and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. Chromedome disembarked along with the rest of the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]'' crew to watch the fight. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

When the [[Micromaster]] [[Air Strike Patrol]] raided [[MacDill Air Force Base]], returned Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] led nearly all of the Autobots' forces to its rescue, including Chromedome. But when Optimus began to suspect fowl play from a third party, he ordered the Autobots to retreat back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] without him. At first they were hesitant to leave their leader behind, but Chromedome and the others eventually agreed. {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}}

[[File:EyeoftheStorm-legquest.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|And so Prime sez back, "Maybe if you were [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] [[Yesterday's Heroes!|I would care]]."]]
Soon it was learned that the vengeful chaos god [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], their forgotten enemy, had learned the location of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and was headed there to destroy the Transformers' creator [[Primus]]. Since the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] was the only thing that could destroy him, Optimus Prime sent teams to find it. However, the new Decepticon leader [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] returned with it instead, and Chromedome and the other Autobots on board fought the Matrix-possessed [[Pretender]]. The corporeal form of the Matrix's increasing evil influences grabbed Chromedome and tried to throw him at [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], but missed. Good for Blurr, but not so great for Chromedome. {{storylink|All Fall Down}} After Thunderwing was defeated (and unfortunately the Matrix as well), Chromedome was sent to [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] for repairs. He snarked to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] that he'd had enough of the [[Matrix Quest]], and was ready for a "leg quest." Chromedome was still being repaired when Optimus Prime announced over the Ark's communications system that he was surrendering the Autobots to Scorponok's Decepticons in the desperate hope that it would encourage an alliance between them against Unicron. {{storylink|Eye of the Storm}}

Ultimately, the Transformers were transported to Cybertron to face Unicron. Like any very smart individual, Chromedome was last seen transforming into his car mode and driving away as fast as he absolutely could. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Chromedome stylor project lazarus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1]]
Following the invasion of Cybertron by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Blitz Engine]]s, Chromedome was last seen in car mode driving towards them very fast, alongside [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Siren (G1)|Siren]] and [[Mirage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Mirage]]. That perhaps wasn't so smart. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} He managed to make it out all right, though, as after the battle it was reported that he had successfully been reunited with his original head on Nebulos, and Stylor's Headmaster process had been reverse-engineered so that he could reintegrate with Nebulan society. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 1}}

When Cybertron went to war with [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], Chromedome was part of the commando team of Autobots who made a beachhead on the Hub to coordinate a surgical strike on the network. When the strike failed, Chromedome and the others were hunted down by Jhiaxus's [[Primum Fugae]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 3}} They were imprisoned at the [[Corral]] until Jhiaxus fell to outside forces. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 4}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:Fortress maximus secrets and lies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
In the early days of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s launch, Chromedone was one of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]]'s troops when they were attacked by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s troops. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Kunihiko Yasui]] (Japanese)|[[Franz Rudnick]] (German, "The Rebirth, Part 1"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "The Rebirth", Part 2 & 3), [[Francis Lax]] (European French)}}
[[File:Rebirth3 chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Chromedome eagerly awaits the cue to speak his one line in the entire series.]]
Chromedome was stationed on Cybertron in [[2007]] when the combined forces of the Decepticons attacked the planet with the intention of opening the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]]. Chromedome and his allies were able to steal back the key to the chamber, but not before a bolt of its energy was briefly released, hurling them and their shuttle across the galaxy. Eventually, the shuttle began to slow, as Chromedome noted its engines had finally burned out, but it still had enough momentum to lead it to crash on a nearby alien world. The Autobots survived the crash, but before long, they were captured by a cell of rebel natives, who mistook them for robotic agents of the planet's evil ruling council, the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]]. Imprisoned and facing execution by magnetic bombs, Chromedome kept his cool, calmly inquiring as to the name of the planet, and was given his answer by [[Duros]]: [[Nebulos]]. Before the rebels could destroy the Autobots, a squad of Decepticons arrived to steal back the Plasma Energy Chamber key, and although Chromedome helped repel them by hurling the magnetic bombs, the villains managed to abduct several of the Autobots. Chromedome, [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] tried to give chase, but found their way barred by the Hive's machines. Returning to the rebels' base, they learned the story behind the Hive and their machines, and decided to employ a theory devised by Brainstorm that would see the Nebulans bond with the Autobots as "Headmasters" to help defeat by the Decepticons and the Hive. The enthusiastic Chromedome was the first to volunteer for the process, and was bonded to rebel strategist Stylor. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

[[File:Rebirth2 chromedome and stylor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.15|You know what they say about people who dress like their cars...]]
Chromedome and his fellow new-born Headmasters proceeded to smash their way through the Hive's machines and rescue their friends from the Decepticons; during the battle, Chromedome personally shot down [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]]. This defeat prompted the Hive and the Decepticons to join forces to become Headmasters and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] themselves, and when they attacked once more, Chromedome and [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] found themselves no match for the [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcons]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}

With the key back in their hands, the Decepticons departed Nebulos and returned to Cybertron, which [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] then moved into Earth orbit, planning to destroy both worlds by opening the Plasma Energy Chamber and using its energy to explode the [[Sun]]. Chromedome and the Autobots followed them, but when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] insisted that the Plasma Energy Chamber key ''not'' be destroyed (in accordance with the wishes of [[Vector Sigma]]), their Nebulan allies rebelled and ran off, leaving Chromedome and the other Headmasters stuck in vehicle form. Following their partners into the bowels of the Decepticon city-robot Scorponok, Chromedome and the Autobots were captured, but were thankfully saved by the arrival of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] and his new creation, Fortress Maximus. Subsequently, the Plasma Energy Chamber was deactivated and the Decepticons were exiled to deep space, and with the [[Golden Age]] of Cybertron restored, Chromedome returned to Nebulos with the Headmasters and Targetmasters to help to eradicate every last trace of the Hive's evil from the planet. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:FlashForward3-Headmasters.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|My head, uh, lost some weight.]]
Following [[Hi-Q]]'s kidnapping, Chromedome turned out with Highbrow, Crosshairs and Brainstorm to brief [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s team. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{note|In Japan, Chromedome is a small robot who transforms into a head and controls a larger, lifeless [[Transtector]] body. The Headmasters toyline referred to the small robot as "Chrome", with "Chromedome" being the name of the combined small robot/Transtector form, but this distinction of nomenclature is made in fiction only very rarely, with the character usually being referred to as "Chromedome" regardless of what form he takes.}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Hideyuki Hori]] (Japanese), [[Jack Murphy]] (English)}}
[[File:Hmep8 chromedome and abel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh, where is your silicon, baby?]]
Four million years ago, Chromedome and his friends [[Jack (G1)|Jack]] and [[Abel]] were among a group of [[Cyberdroid|diminutive Cybertronians]] who departed Cybertron under the leadership of Fortress, seeking to escape the eternal war that had consumed the planet. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Alas, engine trouble caused their craft to crash-land on the planet Master, an inhospitable world whose murderous environments and wildly changeable atmospheric conditions threatened the lives of the Cybertronians almost as soon as they stepped off their ship and were caught in a desert of sinking sands. The need for survival fostered several technological advances, and the Cybertronians fought against the odds to make a life for themselves on the planet. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}} This relative peace was eventually disrupted, however, when a shadowy ninja able to transform into six different modes attacked an [[energon]] mining facility on the planet. Abel tried to drive him off, only for the ninja to brutally murder Abel and his militia group in front of Chromedome's eyes. As he cradled his friend's dead body, Chromedome felt hatred towards evil-doers for the first time in his life and vowed vengeance against the Decepticon. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

[[File:Headmasters tf stuck.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|A ''Body''master technology?..]]
When the scientists of Master made their next quantum leap of technology with the creation of larger, lifeless Transformer bodies called [[Transtector]]s, Chromedome and many of his comrades underwent rigorous physical and mental training to master the art of [[transformation]], learning to transform into heads that connected to the Transtectors, placing them under their control. While Jack unfortunately washed out of the program, {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}} Chromedome was one of ten warriors who became one of these elite "Headmasters" (even if he ''did'' have a little trouble getting his Transtector to transform the first time out). Unfortunately, half their number soon rebelled against Fortress's leadership, siding against him with a traitor named [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who soon forged an alliance with the Decepticon leader, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

[[File:Hmep2 chromedome.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Perspective by [[Pat Lee]].]]
In the year 2011, when Galvatron launched his latest attack on Cybertron with the added power of his new Decepticon Headmasters, Chromedome and his fellow Autobot Headmasters traveled to the planet to help their comrades defend their homeworld. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Making a dramatic entrance in the middle of the conflict, Chromedome grappled with [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] and helped [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] thwart [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnotism, before Fortress's Battleship Maximus forced the Decepticon off. The Autobot Headmasters then formally introduced themselves to Cybertron's Autobots, and Chromedome proposed that they accompany [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] to Earth to help him search for the missing [[Matrix of Leadership]], needed to stabilize the malfunctioning [[Vector Sigma]]. [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] argued against the notion, and he and Chromedome immediately started fighting, so Hot Rod sidelined them for the moment and headed to Earth with [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] instead. Blaster perished during the search, and the emotionally shaken Wheelie told Chromedome they were now counting on him and the Headmasters. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Chromedome's team quickly joined Hot Rod on Earth and held off the Decepticon Headmasters while Hot Rod recovered the Matrix. Together, the group returned to Cybertron, where Hot Rod used the Matrix to become [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] once more, but he was unable to stabilize Vector Sigma in time, forcing [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to sacrifice his life to do so. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

When the Decepticons unveiled their newest invention, the [[Madmachine]], Chromedome's plan to attack [[Chaar]] directly was shot down. He and the Headmasters then acted like a bunch of insensitive pricks to the Autobot Cassettes, who were still mourning the loss of Blaster, but pulled their heads out of their butts when Blaster was resurrected as Twincast. They then helped the [[Throttlebot]]s defend Cybertron against the Madmachine, destroying the evil device. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} A little later, Chromedome and Hardhead hunted down a stowaway on Battleship Maximus, only for it to turn out to be [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] and Wheelie. With the two youngsters at their side, Chromedome and the Headmasters then went on to help liberate the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] from Decepticon control. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}} Daniel was also instrumental in destroying the Decepticons' metal-warping meteor [[Metamorphose]], and Chromedome and the Headmasters helped hold the Decepticon forces off so the boy could complete his task. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

[[File:Hmep7 chromedome crossheadon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Chromehead or Harddome?]]
Investigating word of a Decepticon attack on the planet [[Praum]], Chromedome and the Autobot Headmasters found themselves caught in a trap sprung by their old enemy Scorponok. Trapped in a subterranean chamber with the planet's endless desert sands pouring in on top of them, the Headmasters recalled their early days on Master, and decided to try their head-swapping "[[Head Formation|Cross-Head On]]" technique to boost their power and free themselves. Chromedome ''meant'' to switch heads with Highbrow, but accidentally wound up on top of Hardhead's Transtector instead. Nevertheless, the idea worked, and the freed Headmasters took the fight to the Decepticons, with Chromedome pummelling Galvatron himself. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}}

[[File:Hmep8 chromedome ninjastar.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Chromedome wonders if ninja stars are edible.]]
After a sextet of mysterious blackmailers threatened six nations on Earth, the Headmasters staked out [[New York City]], where Chromedome took offense to his team-mates comparing the Statue of Liberty's looks to [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'s. Hop-scotching around the globe trying and failing to keep up with the blackmailers, the Headmasters were at the end of their rope, and subsequently began fighting with the [[Trainbot]]s when they found out they taken Daniel and Wheelie shopping in Japan. Chromedome had the decency to feel like a jerk when Daniel got upset at the fight, and calmed down long enough to apologise. Looking at a ninja star Daniel had bought in Japan, Chromedome was suddenly reminded of the shadowy ninja's visit to Master years beforehand. Realizing that they were not dealing with six blackmailers, but with that selfsame six-changing ninja, Chromedome and the Headmasters made peace with the Trainbots and worked together to stop the mysterious mech and uncover his true identity: the Decepticon ninja commander, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]! Sixshot was able to escape justice, but the long-standing desire Chromedome had for revenge over Abel's murder had been reawakened in the Headmaster's heart. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

[[File:Hm10 chromedome telepathy.jpg|thumb|A little known fact is Chromedome's Autobot symbol on his chest is ALSO his weak point. How do you think he found out Scorponok's?]]
Chromedome and Hardhead were investigating the Decepticons' movements on Earth when the villains' assembled forces staged a massive attack on Cybertron in order to obtain the new alloy, [[cybertonuron]], that had been developed by Vector Sigma. The duo headed straight to Cybertron and regrouped with their allies, launching into battle with the Decepticon Headmasters. During the fight, however, their enemies mysteriously pulled out, {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} so the Headmasters split up to hunt them down. After locating the Decepticons, Chromedome used his Headmaster powers to telepathically summon his allies to his side so they could keep Weirdwolf and [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] busy while he chased Mindwipe through Cybertron's subterranean tunnels. Chromedome caught up to Mindwipe in Vector Sigma's chamber, where the Decepticon hypnotist revealed he was planting bombs that would destroy the planet. All attempts to remove the bombs failed, forcing Chromedome to return to the surface and sound the alarm. The Transformers all withdrew from Cybertron, which was then devastated when the bombs exploded. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

[[File:Hm11 chromedome arcee dance.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh, Calculon!]]
Despite this sad turn of events, punctuated by the departure of Rodimus Prime and the appointment of Fotress as leader in his place, the Autobots pressed on, and even held a party to announce the successful completion of the [[Sol 1]] satellite, a joint venture between the Autobots and [[human]]ity, during which Chromedome danced with Arcee. It wasn't all good news, however: Chromedome and the Headmasters failed to prevent Sol 1 from falling into Decepticon hands, and were forced to destroy it rather than let their enemies keep it. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} Chromedome's team was at least able to get one in the win column when they helped saved a South American village from a Decepticon-instigated volcanic eruption. Chromedome was given a necklace by village girl [[Alyssa]] as thanks. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} Later, Chromedome joined in the defence of [[San Francisco]] when the city was attacked by the Decepticons with [[Buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

When Spike, Daniel, Wheelie and the Trainbots uncovered a Decepticon plot to destroy [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Chromedome and the Headmasters headed straight to the red planet to aid them. After defeating [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and rescuing Daniel and Wheelie, however, the Headmasters were caught in a trap and used as bait to lure Battleship Maximus into position so it could be immobilized. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Chromedome's team fought on against the Decepticon Headmasters and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], but when Scorponok arrived with his new ultimate weapon—a gigantic Transtector of his own—the fight was lost. Although Chromedome and the Autobots were able to escape, Mars was destroyed by Scorponok's [[plasma energy]] bombs. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

[[File:Hmep16 chromedome wobbles.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Chromedome fails miserably at the Soulja Boy dance.]]
Furious after the destruction of Mars, Chromedome was determined to get revenge, despite Fortress's orders. He and Hardhead hid themselves in the Maximus's cargo hold in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], and when the ship went on patrol on the fringes of Decepticon territory, the pair ejected and headed for Chaar on their own. Much to their irritation, however, Autobot deep-cover agent [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] had been given information on their movements, and fed it to Scorponok, who deployed the Decepticon Headmasters and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] to intercept the pair and see them off. Subsequently, Chromedome joined in the Autobot attack on Scorponok's coronation on Earth's moon. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} Later, Chromedome helped deliver energy to the stricken world of [[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]] by abandoning his Transtector and leaving it to serve as a decoy while he and Hardhead took a small shuttlecraft to the planet. When the Decepticons attacked the planet, Chromedome and Hardhead, still in their small robot forms, used their diminutive size to win the battle by sneaking bombs onto Scorponok's Transtector. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

[[File:Hmep18 chromedome vs sixshot.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Wildcat Rescue Force!]]
Chromedome joined the Headmasters and Trainbots in serving as bodyguards for Spike when he met with Galvatron to discuss the unlikely possibility of the Autobots and Decepticons working on energy research together. When a report from Punch revealed that the "Galvatron" Spike was talking with was actually an impostor, Chromedome had the Trainbots stage a diversion so he could burst in on the negotiations and reveal the deception. The false Galvatron was revealed to be Sixshot in disguise, and a fierce battle erupted between Chromedome and the ninja that ran all down the shoreline. Seeing through Sixshot's tricks, Chromedome wounded him and forced him to retreat. It was discovered that the Decepticons had staged the phoney negotiations to cover for their departure on an interplanetary energy quest, and Chromedome joined the Autobots in pursuing them aboard Battleship Maximus. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}}

[[File:Hm19 chromedome makk energymoat.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
On the Decepticons' trail through space, the Autobots discovered a ruined ship from [[Hive (planet)|Hive]] floating in space, victims of a Decepticon attack. Chromedome investigated the wreck and discovered [[Makku's father|a survivor]], but the alien did not live long, clinging to life just enough to give Chromedome [[Medal of Valour|a medallion]] to pass down to his son. As they drew closer to Hive, Battleship Maximus came under fire from the suspicious natives, and while Fortress insisted on showing non-resistance, Chromedome's fiery temper flared, and he headed down to the planet's surface on his own to try and speak with Hive's [[Queen Bee]]. On Hive, he met the soldier's son, [[Makku]], who helped him gain an audience with the queen and convince her that the Autobots were on their side. Of course, the Decepticons chose that moment to strike, and Chromedome was blasted into the energy moat around the queen's castle by Galvatron and Sixshot. Luckily, with Makku's help, Chromedome was able to absorb energy from the moat and leap back into the middle of the battle, joining with the other Headmasters in using the Maximus's "Master Shot" cannon to force the Decepticons off. {{storylink|Fight to the Death on Planet Hive!!}}

Shadowing the Decepticons on their way to their next target, the worlds of [[Twin Star]], Chromedome suggested attacking the Decepticons in the void of space. Brainstorm chided him for not thinking his actions through, and the pair started arguing, until Brainstorm's brains helped win the fight on Twin Star. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} On their next stop, the planet [[Daros]], Chromedome's team used the Master Shot again to force the Decepticon off, but sadly not before the Decepticons killed a [[Beastformer]] named [[Tekna]]. In death, however, Tekna left them with a piece of microfilm supposedly containing coded information on Scorponok's weak spot. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}}

[[File:Hm22 chromedome repairs.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Head On! Neck Wrung!]]
While conducting exterior repairs on Battleship Maximus on the way to the planet [[Paradise]], Chromedome goofed pretty badly when he punched the ship's hull in frustration, jostling loose a few important components and sending them floating off into space. Although he was able to fix his mistake, the delay necessitated that Highbrow go on ahead to Paradise, where he was captured by the Decepticons. Once they made it to Paradise, the worried Chromedome led the Headmasters to Highbrow's rescue, and they performed the [[Head Formation]] to power up their teammate. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}} Soon after, Chromedome helped battle the Decepticons on [[Pirate Planet]]. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}}

With the Decepticons' energy raids done, the Headmasters to Athenia. Sadly, Chromedome's team was unable to prevent [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s death at the hands of Sixshot on Earth, but they did arrive in time to deliver a ferocious Head Formation-powered beating to the six-changer. Chromedome's hatred of the ninja only grew. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} Magnus's death only galvanized the Decepticons into more aggressive action, and the Autobots were spread thin fighting back. Chromedome and his team followed Galvatron to [[Alaska]], where they used information from Punch to pinpoint his weak spot—his head—and defeat him, entombing him in ice using the power of the Head Formation. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

[[File:IRiskMyLifeForEarth-Letgoofme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Head on, hands off.]]
Galvatron's demise allowed Scorponok to take leadership of the Decepticons, and he initiated a plan to destroy the Earth by simultaneously erupting every volcano on the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]]. When Spike realized what they were planning, Chromedome escorted him to Earth to present his findings, only for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] to come under attack by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and Sixshot. Consumed with rage, Chromedome rushed to engage Sixshot, and the unprotected Spike was wounded by Trypticon. The Trainbots and [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] forced the Decepticons off, but Chromedome was consumed with guilt and anger. He started blaming everyone else, including Fortress, claiming it never would have happened if he had allowed them to take out the Decepticons' Earth base, and in his frenzy, tried to leave for Earth to take care of it himself. Restrained by Hardhead, Chromedome was consigned to Athenia by Fortress, deemed incapable of leading due to his emotional statue. While the other Headmasters headed to Earth to engage the Decepticons on the Kamchatka Peninsula, Chromedome turned his attention to the coded information left to them by Tekna. With Daniel and Wheelie's help, Chromedome was finally able to decode the microfilm and identify Scorponok's weak spot, and raced to Earth to pass it on to Fortress. With Chromedome's information, Fortress was able to defeat Scorponok, and force him and the Decepticons off the Earth. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

[[File:Hm27 chromedome hardhead cross head on.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Head Off!]]
With the Decepticons gone from Earth, the Autobots set about removing all traces of their evil from the planet. Chromedome and Hardhead were charged with removing the plasma bombs planted along the Ring of Fire, and things were going well until a volcanic tremor caused Chromedome to drop one of the bombs, setting off its timer. Switching heads with Hardhead to boost their strength and courage, the pair ran through the waves of magma and collapsing rock walls, successfully getting the bombs to the surface so Battleship Maximus could take them into space. The intention was to let the bombs detonate harmlessly in the void, but on the way to jettison them, the Maximus encountered a ship from Master containing a group of refugees, pursued by a team of Decepticons. A newly arrived team of elite Autobots—[[Pointblank]], [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]—set out to rescue the Master refugees, when the bombs detonated, causing a plasma explosion that fused the refugees and the Autobots and Decepticons together, creating the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}} Chromedome took an immediate and strong dislike to Pointblank, who considered the Headmasters weak and undisciplined.

[[File:Hm28 chromedome shoots jack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|So you see, we shouldn't be mad at Jack for leaving us. We should be mad at that [[Decepticon|fruity little club]] for [[Mindwipe (G1)|scrambling his brains]]!]]
Learning from the Master refugees that Scorponok's Decepticons had returned to Master and were causing chaos there, Chromedome returned to his adopted homeworld with the Autobots to help defend the natives. Soon after his arrival, he was reunited with his old friend Jack, who at first pretended like he did not know him: The sight of the successful Headmaster that Chromedome had become reminded him of how he had failed in the same pursuit. Chromedome wouldn't stand for his friend's guff, telling him that just because he was a Headmaster, it didn't mean he was better than Jack, whose incredible scientific mind had helped create Battleship Maximus and the [[Master Sword]]. Jack apologised and welcomed Chromedome properly, but after they parted ways, Sixshot struck, impersonating Chromedome and kidnapping Jack so that the Decepticons could torture information on the composition of the Master Sword out of him. Jack refused to give them any information, so instead, the villains planted a bomb in his body and Mindwipe hypnotised him to walk into Battleship Maximus. The horrified Chromedome was forced to shoot Jack to stop him, and the bomb detonated, taking his life. His hatred of Sixshot burning stronger than ever, Chromedome blasted off the ninja's arms, and was set to pursue him until Pointblank held him back. In the wake of the battle, Chromedome and Pointblank confronted each other, mutually concluding that they didn't ''like'' each other, but they respected one another, and would fight together in the future. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}}

[[File:Hm29 chromedome daniel rescue wheelie.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|...And then Chromedome locked that closet door, never to be opened again.]]
Having failed to pry information on the Master Sword from Jack, the Decepticons kidnapped Wheelie in order to ransom him for the data they needed to construct a weapon to counter it. Although Chromedome and Daniel snuck into Scorponok's Transtector and rescued Wheelie, the fight broke out over the data disk, and the Decepticons were able to make off with it. Chromedome, Wheelie and Daniel were charged with cleaning Battleship Maximus for their breach of the rules. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Using the stolen data, Scorponok created the [[Zarak Shield]], despite Chromedome and his allies' attempts to stop them. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

[[File:Hm31 pointblank decks chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|LET ME SHOW YOU THE DANCE OF MY PEOPLE!]]
While discussing what the Autobots' next step should be, Chromedome opposed the Targetmasters' plan of luring the Decepticons into space, believing that they might lose them, and advocating a hard strike now before they left Master. The Targetmaters dismissed his plan out of hand, prompting an angry Chromedome to go off on his own an set up a meeting with the young warriors of Master, led by [[Kirk]]. He soon brought the other Headmasters in to join the effort, and together, they formulated a plan that involved luring the Decepticons into the confines of a nearby cloudy mountain range. The plan went wrong, however, when Scorponok emerged from beneath the planet's surface right in the middle of a city, and many of the young warriors died in the disorganized response. Chromedome was forced to call the warriors off, and to make matters worse, Fortress's Master Sword was bested by the Zarak Shield. The victorious Decepticons departed Master, heading back to Earth, while Pointblank punched some sense into Chromedome, blaming him for the entire debacle. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

[[File:Hm32 chromedome sixshot daniel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Stop, don't hurt Uncle Sixshot! He's so stylized and cool!"]]
The Autobots quickly gave chase, catching up to the Decepticons in space, but the battle that resulted led to Sixshot and Daniel being stranded on the barren planet [[Daira]]. The Autobots were able to track them down after a while, but Chromedome was unconvinced by Daniel's claims that Sixshot was a noble warrior who had protected him. {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}} Soon after, when Scorponok had to set down in the asteroid belt for repairs, the Autobots caught up another battle broke out. Sixshot decided to settle their rivalry once and for all, and challenged Chromedome to a climactic one-on-one duel on the asteroid [[Juno]]. Chromedome accepted the challenge, refusing to listen to the protestations of Fortress or Daniel, and even punching Brainstorm when he offered to fight as his second, taking it as a slight to his abilities. Ironically, it was Pointblank who supported Chromedome's decision, understanding his feelings because he had been brash and impassioned in his own youth. The pair's fated duel began, but before long, Daniel got in the middle of the fight and tried to stop his two friends from killing each other. A definite outcome was denied Chromedome, however, when bombs Scorponok had planted on the asteroid in an effort to destroy Sixshot began to detonate, forcing the combatants to break off their battle. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

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Thanks to the delay caused by Chromedome's duel, the Decepticons beat the Autobots back to Earth, and began causing chaos, erecting energy-discharging "[[Death Tower]]s" composed from [[crysmagnetal]] around the planet. Upon landing, Chromedome and the Autobots had to rush off to rescue the human victims of a plane crash caused by the Decepticons, which included Daniel's parents. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} After trying and failing to stop the erection of another Death Tower in [[Egypt]], Chromedome and the assembled Autobot army followed the Decepticons to the North Pole for a final mighty battle. During the fight, Chromedome and Hardhead were hit by Mindwipe's hypnotism, but were saved by Twincast and his cassettes. With the Death Towers creating a field of energy that was threatening to tear the Earth apart, Chromedome and the Headmasters joined in Head Formation, hoping to channel their energy into Fortress Maximus and give him the strength to destroy Scorponok and the crysmagnetal. Their own energies were not enough, but at Daniel's suggestion, they expanded their formation to include the assembled Autobot forces. Thus combined in "Final Formation", they provided Fortress with the energy he needed, and the Earth was saved.

Following their defeat at the North Pole, the Decepticons were finally expelled from Earth, and the Autobots prepared to follow them. Chromedome assured Daniel that although the Autobots were leaving, the peace they had brought to the Earth was here to stay. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''Kiss Players/15 Go! Go!''====
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Slumped miserably on the barren surface of Master in their smallest robot forms, Chromedome, Fortress and Highbrow's attention was caught when a [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|time-travelling spaceship]] materialized over their heads and crashed nearby. By studying and reverse-engineering the technology found in this spaceship, Fortress and the scientists of Master invented Transtectors and the Headmaster process. {{storylink|Kiss Players episode 48|Kiss Players #48}} {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 3}}

====''Super-God Masterforce Master File''====
Following the expulsion of the Decepticons from Earth after the battle at the North Pole, the Transformers' war shifted into a series of space-based exchanges between the planet Athenia and Chaar known as the [[Master Wars]]. Chromedome and his fellow Headmasters had further training under the tutelage of Pointblank and the Targetmasters, and grew into mature warriors, who went on to help train the next generation of [[Autobot Master Warrior]]s.

With the space bridge destroyed, travel between Athenia and Earth became severely limited, and so, when news of a [[Devil Z|new Decepticon threat]] rising on Earth reached the Autobots in space from [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] on Earth, it proved difficult to spare any troops. This need fostered another scientific leap: the scientists of Master developed the [[Master-Brace|Masterforce system]], which would allow human beings to bond with Transtectors and defend Earth while the Autobots continued to fight in space. Chromedome participated in the project, and arranged for six Transtectors and six sets of [[Master-Brace]]s to be sent to Earth on a transport ship. Unfortunately, the ship was intercepted by the Decepticons in transit, and half its cargo was stolen, leading to the birth of [[Headmaster Junior]]s on both the Autobot and Decepticon side. {{storylink|Master File No, 1}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
[[File:Mfep4 chromedomes message.jpg|left|thumb|Hi kids! This is my only line here so hopefully it's a good one!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Hideyuki Hori]] (Japanese)|[[Rik Thomas]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}

After giving the Transtectors to the three human children, [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]], [[Cab (human)|Cab]], and [[Minerva (human)|Minerva]], transforming them into the Autobots' new Headmaster Junior warriors, Metalhawk informed them of Chromedome's role in their new powers. Shūta had heard his [[Haruma Gō|father]] speak of Chromedome before and expressed a desire to meet him, so Metalhawk played a recorded message that Chromedome had sent them. Evidently recorded in the middle of battle, the short but sweet missive had Chromedome inform them that fighting was only worsening out in space, and that he hoped they would all fight their hardest on Earth as well. The Headmasters Juniors all thought Chromedome was cool, and vowed not to let him down. {{storylink|Birth! Headmaster Jrs}}

====''Unite Warriors''====
Chromedome and his comrades' involvement in Galvatron's defeat and icy entombment was recounted. {{storylink|Grand Galvatron Chapter}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Years prior to his departure from Master, Chromedome helped uncover and put an end to Scorponok kidnapping and experimenting on his own people. {{storylink|Mutant Targetmaster Birth Chapter}}

In a dream, [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] told the [[Legends World]]'s [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] the story about how he and his comrades, including Chrome, left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to escape the war and settled on [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 9|Bonus Edition Vol. 9}} Brainstorm later told Rattrap that he'd gotten a new body since his previous adventures, angering the nearby Chromedome who found it unfair that only ''he'' got an upgrade and accused him of ruining the [[Head Formation|Cross-Head On]]. [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] tried to calm him down by saying they needed all the power they could get since [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]] might get resurrected, but this didn't appease Chromedome who retorted that that just means they should ''all'' get upgrades. He was surprised when Brainstorm had lost his new body and watched him take it back from a thieving Rattrap, comparing the flip-down [[Tech Spec]] plate used to catch Rattrap to a mousetrap. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Brainstorm Chapter|Brainstorm Chapter}}

Scorponok indeed returned, and a battle with him in 2021 ended with Chromedome and his comrades being afflicted with "[[blackball]]s", tiny black holes that were causing their bodies to shrink until they would eventually collapse in on themselves. To save themselves, Chromedome and the other Headmasters had to disconnect from their transtectors and watch as they disappear into nothingness. {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} In need of new bodies, the tiny Autobots traveled to the Legends World and formed a partnership with the [[Axalon Trading Company]] for their resources. Chromedome's didn't enjoy this one bit; first he had to settle into the boring life of an office worker, and he wasn't even the first one to get a new transtector out of it! When a meteor threatened the city, he instead had to ride into battle on Hardhead's new partner drone, [[Tankette]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 21|Bonus Edition Vol. 21}}

When a rampaging Skullcruncher revealed that the Decepticons had also come to the Legends World, Chromedome set out with Hardhead to stop him, only to be captured by Weirdwolf, stuck inside [[Butla]] and held hostage. Though the Decepticons were driven off, Chromedome was unable to get out and had to continue working at the office in the form of Butla's dinosaur mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}} He was still in this form when Rattrap to him and Hardhead that the Axalon employees had gotten their own [[Master-Brace]]s. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 28|Bonus Edition Vol. 28}} Chromedome and Hardhead were out drinking after work when they encountered Weirdwolf, who was searching for his runaway transtector, and ended up fighting over his "lost dog" posters and sending them flying into a river. Weirdwolf's ensuing anger summoned [[Rarigo]], who punched Chromedome so hard he was separated from Butla. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 30|Bonus Edition Vol. 30}}

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When the encroaching rival Decepticon company took over [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] near the Autobot Axalon HQ, Chromedome demanded that Fortress destroy them, calling him a coward for preferring a peaceful solution. After suddenly collapsing, Fortress revealed to Chromedome that his reason for avoiding transforming into Fortress Maximus was that the process drained his life force, and despaired that he was indeed a coward who only thought of his own safety. Regretting what he'd said, Chromedome reassured Fortress that he was the greatest commander ever and that keeping this secret to keep his troops' morale up was proof of that. When the commander next transformed into Fortress Maximus, Chromedome offered to save him by taking his place, but was told he wasn't strong enough. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}

Encouraged by his new partner [[Moguru]], Chromedome learned to redirect his endless energy into his job and a new hobby—drawing [[w:Dōjin|dōjins]]—and eventually grew accustomed to a peaceful lifestyle. Even when he received his new transtector, he showed no interest in using it for fighting, but just wanted to use it to transport his ''[[Robopara]]'' drawings to an upcoming event. When Weirdwolf attacked the Autobot base, however, Chromedome's spirit of justice quickly resurfaced and he disregarded the event in favor of taking the Decepticon on, leaving Moguru to sell the dōjins in his place. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 32|Bonus Edition Vol. 32}} Disappointed in Highbrow for locking himself in his room and researching all the time, Chromedome tried to lure him out by stealing [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]'s [[10.2 ultra-drill|ultra-drill]] and summoning [[Papika]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 33|Bonus Edition Vol. 33}} Alongside everyone else, he was then temporarily hypnotized into a mindless servant of Mindwipe. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} While partying at the [[Dancitron]], he was hypnotized ''again'' by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]] into attacking Twincast. He was soon cured and turned on Soundblaster, only to have his transtector transformed into an immobile "base mode" by the [[Zodiac]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}}

When Brainstorm arrived in the Legends Universe, Chromedome was confused to learn that he and Rattrap were already friends. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 39|Bonus Edition Vol. 39}} He defended the Autobot base when [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s [[Astroforce]] attacked, though they quickly fell to their own energy shortage. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} Chromedome, Hardhead and Brainstorm were doing maintenance on their transtectors when three Headmasters identical to them appeared and locked them in their own vehicles. The newcomers explained that they were [[Nebulan|Nebulons]] from another universe and needed bodies to battle their own version of Scorponok, [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], so Chromedome and the others agreed to pilot the transtectors from their cockpits while these other Headmasters formed the heads. Their combined "Double-Headmaster" power was enough to defeat Zarak, after which Chromedome and friends said goodbye to their counterparts. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}} Chromedome later helped build a new [[Godbomber]], but was unable to prevent [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Trickdiamond]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] from stealing it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}}

When [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] and the [[Dimensional Patrol]] placed the Legends World under martial law and confiscated everyone's transtectors, Chromedome and the others resisted by converting [[Black Convoy Mass Production Type Drone|Black Convoy drones]] into Headmaster-compatible bodies and using them to fight back. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Black Convoy 2)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} The Autobot Headmasters confronted their Decepticon counterparts after they'd rebuilt [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], but were defeated by their creation. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} Chromedome was seen driving on the streets of Akihabara after the city was rebuilt in the wake of Trypticon's rampage. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} After quitting his job to become a full-time manga artist, Chromedome was approached by Daniel and Sixshot, come to the Legends World to hide [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] from his enemies. He was unhappy about having to harbor Sixshot and tried to throw him out, only relenting on the condition that the ninja assist him with his manga career, and ended up being embarrassed when Sixshot noted certain similarities between his original [[Dripara]] character and Arcee. When Ultra Magnus came to arrest Star Saber, Chromedome brought him to safety while Sixshot battled their assailant. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 50|Bonus Edition Vol. 50}}

Chromedome was knocked out cold when [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] exposed all Transformers in the Legends World to [[anti-electron]]s. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 55|Bonus Edition Vol. 55}} At another time, [[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]] would recall his role in the defeat of Galvatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 61|Bonus Edition Vol. 61}} During [[Tigerburn]]'s flooding of the world, Chromedome wondered why he was talking to himself and was informed by [[White Lune]] that he was hearing the voice of [[Lione]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}} When the [[Jumpstarter]]s used the Zodiac to battle Windblade, he needed [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] to explain how they could do that. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65|Bonus Edition Vol. 65}} One day, Jack was resurrected by the repentant Sixshot, now going by Greatshot, and Chromedome was tearfully reunited with the friend he thought lost forever. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Greatshot)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} He was then present when [[Devil Z]] and BlackZarak attacked the Legends World. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

During the battle to defend the Legends World from Scorponok's [[Majin Zarak]], Chromedome was approached by the Autobot Targetmasters who revealed that they had traveled there as well. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} When Weirdwolf turned against Scorponok, Chromedome put his animosity aside and performed a Cross Head-On with the Decepticon, increasing their power so they could help push Majin Zarak through a warp gate. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}} After the Legends World was destroyed due to Scorponok's machinations, Chromedome and the other Transformers from his time period returned to their own dimension, ending up on Beast where they aided the Beastformers in their war with the [[Laser Beast]]s. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}} By [[2026]], he had forgiven Greatshot and joined a rescue team that located him after his disappearance in the [[Silvart War]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Greatshot)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} Years later on Earth, Chromedome and Highbrow were shocked when Ultra Magnus came back to life, very unhappy with their decision to bury him on the ocean floor. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#Resurrection Chapter|Resurrection Chapter}}

===''TV Magazine'' comic continuity===
====''The Great Transformer War''====
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In the closing days of 2010, while significant Transformer battles were being waged on Earth and across space, Chromedome and his fellow Autobot Headmasters were active on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], battling their Decepticon counterparts. It seemed that their foes were able to escape them by leaping into a crevasse, but moments later, they came bursting out of the ground beneath the Autobots' feet. Chromedome and company, however, were able to use this to their advantage by sneaking away under cover of the dust cloud the villains' emergence had created. When the cloud cleared, the Decepticons realized they had been beating up each other, and were then promptly flattened as Chromedome and the Autobots ran them over in vehicle mode. The tide of battle turned suddenly with the arrival of the Decepticon ninja [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], who blasted Chromedome's team to cover the Decepticon Headmasters' escape. Informed by their leader [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] that the Decepticons were heading for Cybertron, Chromedome and the other Headmasters set out after them aboard Fortress's Battleship Maximus, with Chromedome particularly excited at the prospect of meeting [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}
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====''The Headmasters'' manga====
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Shortly after Optimus Prime gave up his life to stabilize Vector Sigma, Chromedome and the Headmasters attended the unveiling of a [[Optimus Prime memorial|bronze statue]] dedicated to Prime's memory on Athenia. Chromedome spoke for the Headmasters, proclaiming Prime the greatest warrior that ever lived. The ceremony was then interrupted by the arrival of the Decepticons in Athenian space, and the Headmasters rocketed off in Battleship Maximus to intercept them. This, it turned out, was part of the Decepticons' plans, as they intended to hurl a bomb into the Maximus when the Headmasters exited it, but Chromedome moved too fast for the Decepticons, disconnecting from his Transtector and snatching the bomb out of Mindwipe's hands. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 1|The Headmasters #1}}

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Responding to an SOS from their Beastformer comrades, Chromedome and the Autobot Headmasters headed to planet Beast and split up into two teams to search. Chromedome and Hardhead had the misfortune to stumble into the clutches of [[Reprogamma|some energy-draining vines]], but were cut free by [[Kane]], the Beastformers' human ally. Kane led them to the Decepticon camp, where Brainstorm and Highbrow had been taken prisoner, and proceeded to create a distraction that allowed the two captive Autobots to break free. Kane was then pursued by the Decepticon Headmasters, but Chromedome's team followed them, and took the villains out. {{storylink|The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

Investigating news of a Decepticon attack on an energy plant in Alaska, Chromedome and the Headmasters were caught by surprise by the Decepticon Headmasters, and prevented from combining with their Transtectors. At first they were forced to flee from the Decepticons' bestial Transtectors, but soon, they were able to execute a "Southern Cross Jump" that carried them over the Decepticons' heads and allowed them to reconnect with their bodies. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 2|The Headmasters #2}} Later, Chromedome's team went to Earth with the Trainbots to look into reports of the Decepticons stealing energy under the sea, and foiled their plan by destroying their robot squid through teamwork. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 3|The Headmasters #3}} Unfortunately, they had less success when they tried to stop Sixshot from stealing a capsule of emergency food rations, as the Decepticon ninja disappeared in a flash of smoke. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 4|The Headmasters #4}}

[[File:Hmmanga charge arrow.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
On an unknown alien world, Chromedome and Daniel discovered the legendary weapon known as the "[[Charge Arrow]]", and Chromedome felt that with its power in his hands, he could become the greatest warrior in the universe. [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] then attacked, and when Chromedome attempted to use the Charge Arrow on them, he discovered he was not worthy enough to control its fabled energies. Knocked unconscious by the Horrorcons' attack, Chromedome had a vision of his Transtector telling him that he was worthy, if only he believed it. Awakening to see the two Decepticons' advancing on Daniel, Chromedome sprang into action, and, fuelled by the need to save his friend, successfully fired the Charge Arrow, frying the Horrorcons. When Daniel inquired if he regretted using up the one-shot weapon, Chromedome replied that a warrior is not defined by his weapon. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 5|The Headmasters #5}}

Chromedome and the Headmasters were handing out Christmas presents at a Japanese children's hospital when the Decepticon Headmasters attacked. Chromedome had the Trainbots get as many patients to safety as possible before he and the Headmasters unleashed their "Hell's Great Wheel" attack, sending their enemies whirling off into the sky. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 6|The Headmasters #6}} Not long after, on New Year's Day, Chromedome, Daniel and the Autobots' two newest Targetmasters, [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] and [[Artfire]], responded to a raging fire in [[Shinjuku]]. They were suddenly attacked by the Decepticon Targetmasters, who had started the fire, and were unable to fight back because they were focused on saving lives. Once Fortress Maximus put out the fire by dumping water on it from above, however, Chromedome and his allies were freed up to turn all their firepower on the Decepticons, sending them packing. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 7|The Headmasters #7}}

[[File:Hm manga8 master chrome hurricane.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Soon after the Decepticons' defeat at the North Pole, but before the Autobots' departed the planet, Chromedome gathered with Wheelie, Spike, Daniel and [[Carly]] to say goodbye. The tearful farewell was interrupted by the arrival of [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]], who had been ordered to stay behind on the planet by Scorponok. Chromedome attempted to attack him, but Soundblaster deployed [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] and [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] to hold the Witwickys hostage and prevent Chromedome from making a move. It was Daniel who saved the day by leaping on Slugfest and covering his eyes, causing him to run into Overkill, and freeing up Chromedome to hurl Soundblaster over the horizon with his "Master Chrome Hurricane" technique. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 8|The Headmasters #8}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic====
Cajoled by Shūta, Cab, and Minerva into allowing them to become Headmaster Juniors, Metalhawk explained to them the origins of the Transtectors and Master-Braces, and Chromedome's role in the process, before giving them to the kids. {{storylink|The Birth of the Junior Headmasters}}

[[File:Mfmanga raiden chromedome scramble7.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
The Headmaster Juniors later got a chance to meet Chromedome in person when they and Ginrai were brought by the Trainbots to Athenia, so that Ginrai could be appointed [[Supreme Commander]] of all Autobots. After the ceremony, Fortress headed back to Master, and Chromedome was left in charge of Athenia, only for the Decepticons to attack during the night. Chromedome was quick into battle, but he and [[Raiden]] were cut down by a blast from the Decepticon combiner [[Scramble 7]] even quicker. Ginrai was able to end the threat, but the battle only proved that the Decepticons on Earth had joined forces with the Decepticons in space, and so the Autobots elected to do the same to better combat their enemies. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army}} To this end, Chromedome went to [[Earth]] to assist with the [[Godbomber|Bomber Project]]. When [[Jin (Masterforce)|Jin]] and [[Mirai]] showed up and threatened to destroy the Autobots' work, Chromedome and [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] sped into battle with the two, but were outclassed when Jin and Mirai performed Get On with the suddenly-appearing [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Super Megatron]]. Fortunately for the two, Chromedome's Autobot comrades arrived on the scene with the Godcannon, which they used to defeat their enemies. {{storylink|Headmasters VS Masterforce}}

Soon after, when the space-based Decepticon commander [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] began heading for Earth, Chromedome, his fellow Headmasters, Raiden, and [[Grand Maximus]] all gave chase. Chromedome was no match for the mighty Decepticon, however, and was beaten back, unable to stop his advance on the planet. As soon as BlackZarak reached Earth, however, Ginrai was able to trick both him and the Earth-based Decepticon leader [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] into injuring each other, and Chromedome and his allies cheered for Ginrai's success. {{storylink|God Ginrai's Amazing Divine Combination!}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
[[File:HeadlessChromedomeandHardhead-ASO.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0]]
During a period when the Autobots on Nebulos were low on lubricant, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] dispatched [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and Chromedome to search for a legendary lost lake of oil. They searched a possible valley with their Headmaster partners, but [[Stylor]] reported back with no luck. Looking for [[Duros]]'s return, Chromedome transformed into his headless [[robot mode]] to get a better view across the plains. When Duros returned with a clear signal on his geo-sensors, the Headmasters traced the spot. Hardhead used sonic shell as a non-inflammatory means of drilling down to the reservoir. Duros and Stylor entered the tunnel and found a vast source of oil for the Autobots to claim. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
When Optimus became stranded on Cybertron's hemisphere of darkness with his memory damaged, Chromedome joined a small strike force of Autobots called H.O.P.E. ([[Help Optimus Prime Escape]]) to retrieve him. {{Storylink|Optimus Prime Is Back}}
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===''United''===
Like the other Headmasters and Targetmasters, Chromedome was fine when a [[nano-virus]] struck the Autobots at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], incapacitating them. Because of their immunity, a team made up of him, [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]], [[Artfire]], and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] were sent to Nebulos to recover an antidote crafted by the Nebulan scientist [[Zella]].

As the team arrived on Nebulos, an army of Decepticons led by [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] erupted from an inter-dimensional portal and attacked them, revealing that the nano-virus was part of a larger plot to draw out the Headmasters and Targetmasters and steal their Nebulan partners. By concentrating their fire on Straxus, Chromedome, Artfire, and Kup defeated him and drove the Decepticons away, allowing Autobots to gather the antidote and cure their comrades. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:TheRoadNotTaken-ChromedomeRewind.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
{{main|Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}

Get your tissues ready.
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Chromedome Kre-O Character Image.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|right|The [[Headmaster (technology)|Helmetmaster]]'s failure to do the [[Head Formation|Helmet Formation]] was all his fault.]]

Chromedome was sent flying to the air along with [[BuggyMan]] by the destructive [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] [[Brawl (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Brawl]]'s destructive nature. {{storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}}

===''TransTech''===
In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma|one universe]], Chromedome was binary-bonded to the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] operative [[Mouse]], joining up with the [[Screaming Eagles]] against the forces of [[S.K.A.R.]] Ultimately, the Screaming Eagles emerged victorious in the globe-spanning confrontation, ushering in a new Golden Age for Earth. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
Chromedome was seen defending Cybertron from Soundwave's all-out attack. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Storm Horizon Part 1|''Galaxies'' #10]]}}

Chromedome was a crew member on the starship ''[[Fist of Iacon]]'' under the command of Ultra Magnus. Chromedome told Magnus about the encrypted message sent from Cybertron that only he can translate, when it was discovered that [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] has gone missing, he accompanied Magnus to the planet [[Kworia]] in the [[Decimus Sector]] while searching for Alpha Trion after shooting down an alien ship. Their initial sweep turned up nothing, [[Erector (G1)|Erector]] helped Chromedome track Magnus's signal before [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and his crew of splice-thieves ambushed their ship and took the crew hostage, Chromedome pleaded with Magnus to leave the crew behind, but Magnus's code of honor wouldn't allowed and cooperated with Spinister's crew for the safety of his men. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} As part of a conditional bargain, Spinister released Chromedome and several other members of the crew, who piloted their ship into the [[Black Sphere]] system to find Trion. Chromedome later confirmed that the signal Magnus received was Krm'zik from Koan. Chromedome then stood by with several other members of the crew as Magnus faced off against Spinister's crew, and watched as [[Victory Leo]] took on the villains after having received an emergency beacon from Chromedome. When Alpha Trion was found, he explained what happened to him via holographic transmission as he and Soundblaster requested help from a Kworian armada. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}}

Chromedome provided remote assistance for Magnus as he sought to avoid the ships and recover Alpha Trion before he fell into an event horizon. They were successful, but the time dilation that close to a black hole meant the ''Fist of Iacon'' was absent for 70 cycles, relatively speaking. In their absence, the Senate had fallen to a revolution led by Megatron. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}} They returned to Cybertron and landed at [[Crystal City]] to meet with Optimus Prime, the former Senator Orion Pax and last-standing official representative of the legally elected government. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} Those who opposed Megatron united under the Autobot faction, and Chromedome was seen accepting the Autobrand at a mass ceremony. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Commercial chromedome removes head.jpg|left|thumb]]
*Chromedome was among several Transformers who left the war on Cybertron behind, to blast their way to the distant planet [[Nebulos|Nebulon]]! After arriving on the alien world with the other Autobots and surrendering to the native Nebulons, he removed his head (see [[#Notes|notes]]) and allowed one to fuse with it. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
*Stylor boarded Chromedome, and along with the other Headmasters, they sped out of their hangar onto a roadway, where the Decepticon Headmasters were running straight for them. Chromedome transformed to [[robot mode]], and a fight broke out, during which Chromedome grappled with Weirdwolf. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmasters|Headmasters commercial}}
*A stone sculpture of Chromedome was savaged by Weirdwolf as part of his training. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon Headmasters|Decepticon Headmasters commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
[[File:HeadmastersGame-ChromedomeSprites.png|frame]]
When the Decepticons kidnapped his fellow Autobots, Chromedome was left alone to rescue his teammates and stand against the forces of evil. He fought his way through many foes on three separate planets, rescuing [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] before they all joined [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] in the finale battle against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}

{{Note|Chromedome is the only Autobot available for play from the beginning of the game. Other characters become available as the game progresses. His [[robot mode]] sprite not only uses the same pixel layout as the other playable characters except Fortress, but is identical in colour to Rodimus.}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Strings Kozisek]] (English)}}

====Autobot story====
{{Note|Chromedome was available as a playable character in the Autobot campaign during the second playthrough.}}

====Decepticon story====
As the Decepticons searched a recently unearthed dig site for the [[Jewel of Mystery]], they were confronted by Chromedome. Chromedome was soon defeated by the Decepticons, but taunted them with the knowledge that they couldn't proceed further without the proper key.

Later, at [[ELTA]], Chromedome and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] joined forces to battle the Decepticons again, to no avail. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
When the Decepticons aimed to get hold of the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber]], Chromedome and his fellow Headmasters made off with it but soon crashed on Earth. They were aided by the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]], who patched them up and helped them fight off [[Apeface]] and [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Earth Defense Command}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsChromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Despite wielding a gun, I'll attack with my sword!]]
Chromedome participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 275 units of Cybermetal, 85 units of Transmetal, 55 scout cores, and 5 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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[[File:G1-toy Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Chromedome: Eternal Headmaster Soldier.]]
*'''Chromedome''' w/ '''Stylor''' (Headmaster, [[1987]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-101'''
**''Accessories:'' "Stylor" Headmaster driver, 2 laser guns
:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Chromedome transforms into a brown, cream, and red Cybertronic sports car. He is armed with two non-firing laser rifles which mount on his roof in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], although the rifles must be removed in order to open the figure's hinged cockpit, in which his Headmaster partner Stylor can sit.

:In [[robot mode]], like all Headmasters, Chromedome features a flip-down panel on his chest that covers a mini [[Tech Spec]] meter displaying ratings for Speed, Strength and Intelligence. The tumblers of this meter are activated when Stylor is transformed into head mode and inserted into Chromedome's neck socket. Chromedome's body can accommodate other Headmaster heads, and his meter will display different stats accordingly. As with [[Hardhead (G1)#Generation 1|Hardhead]], Chromedome is surprisingly tall in robot mode due to how he transforms, coming in roughly 5mm shorter than Hardhead and well over a full head taller than [[Highbrow (G1)#Toys|Highbrow]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)#Toys|Brainstorm]].

:A [[redeco]] of Chromedome as [[Arcee (G1)/toys#HeadmasterConcept|Arcee]] was proposed during Generation 1, but never produced.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Chromedome/chromedome.htm More information on Chromedome at TFU.info]
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===''Transform Jr''===
[[File:Tfjr chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not to be confused with Chromedome Sr.]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-101'''
**''Accessories:'' 2-piece "Chrome" Headmaster unit, laser gun
:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Chromedome simplifies the original toy. The [[transformation]] scheme remains the same, but Chromedome's cockpit no longer opens, so his Headmaster unit has nowhere to store. Additionally, the Headmaster unit does not really ''transform'' into a head; you simply remove its legs and set them aside. Chromedome's [[Tech Spec]] meter lacks the functionality of the larger toy, featuring only a permanent, non-moving readout, and he also has only one gun instead of two. But on the very cool plus side, his hood is now made of [[die-cast]] metal!

::*''[http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/chromedomejr.php More information on Transform Jr Chromedome at Cliffbee.com]''
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*'''Cybertron Leader Set''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2-piece Headmaster unit, laser gun
:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Chromedome was also sold in a two-pack with a vinyl figurine of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]]. The set also included a small, die-cast metal figure of Metroplex.
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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''3 Hero Set''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2-piece Headmaster unit, laser gun
:''Transform Jr'' Chromedome was also available in a "Hero Set" alongside the ''Jr'' versions of Optimus Prime and Fortress Maximus.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL-toy Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Stylor heard that hanging out with ''Prime'' Wheeljack redecoes is the new trend.]]
*'''Chromedome w/ Stylor''' (TFSS 2.0, [[2014]])
**''TFSS2 number'': '''5'''
**''Accessories'': 2 [[sword]]s, "Stylor" partner
:Part of the 2014 [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Chromedome is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Deluxe Class [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Prime|Wheeljack]], transforming into a modified [http://www.new-stratos.com/en/#/downloads 2011 Lancia New Stratos Concept]. He sports a new headsculpt designed by [[Nick Roche]], based on his design for Chromedome in the ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comics. He also comes with his smaller partner [[Stylor#Timelines|Stylor]], who transforms into a crossbow-weapon.

:The [[:File:TCCSS2-Chromedome.jpg|first digital mockup of the toy]] depicted Chromedome with a show/toy-accurate gray head with a blue visor, while his car mode had a third, very large Autobot symbol on his hood. In response to fan input, not only was the third symbol was removed, but the final production version revealed that the head's colors had been altered to look more like the IDW design as well.

:This mold was also used to make ''Prime'' [[Dead End (WFC)#Toys|Dead End]] and [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Stunt Wildrider]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TFSSChromedome/chromedome.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Chromedome at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Deluxe-Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Hey, Rewind, remember way back before the war when my head turned into a guy?"]]
*'''Autobot Stylor & Chromedome''' (Deluxe Class, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' Small gun, big gun, [[Stylor]] Titan Master
:Part of the second wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Chromedome transforms from a robot (based on [[:File:MTMTE9 early Chromedome.jpg|his appearance]] in the IDW comic storyline "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Shadowplay]]") to futuristic car and back. Chromedome's head can transform into the [[Titan Master]] [[Stylor#Generations|Stylor]], who can either drive Chromedome in vehicle mode or pilot Chromedome's larger weapon, which can also attach via tabs to the roof of the vehicle mode. The toy shares some engineering with [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Dead End]] while not actually sharing any parts. It ''does'' reuse several parts from ''Titans Return'' [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blurr]], including the thighs and kneepads, smaller rifle, and the Titan Master's robot mode. Stylor's deco changed from the early renders—the final figure had his tiny head changed to solid, unpainted red with an undecorated dark brown chest.

:Chromedome was retooled with a new head into [[Getaway#Generations|''Titans Return'' Breakaway]]. Chromedome's packaging art and trading card show him with Breakaway's headsculpt, probably the result of the artist being sent incorrect reference material.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:In 2017, multiple specimens were found at US retail including the Japanese ''Legends'' counterpart's Titan Master figure complete with the different [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] Chromedome face sculpt, additional paint operations for the Titan Master figure itself and a black screw otherwise unique to the TakaraTomy versions.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/03/03/titans-return-chromedome-variant-features-takara-titan-master-334923 "TFW2005 Titans Return Chromedome Variant Features Takara Titan Master"]</ref>

::*''[http://tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRChromedome/chromedome.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Chromedome at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG32-Chromedome.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Chromedome''' ([[November 26]], 2016)
**''ID Number'': '''LG32'''
**''Accessories'': Large gun, small gun, "Chrome" Headmaster, [[Moguru]] Partner Drone
: ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Chromedome is a redeco and retool of the ''Titans Return'' Deluxe mold, featuring a G1-accurate paintjob and a new headsculpt based on how the character looked in ''The Headmasters''. He also comes with the [[Partner Drone]] [[Moguru#Legends|Moguru]], a redeco of the Titan Master vehicle which originally came with [[Nightbeat (G1)#Titans Return|Nightbeat]].

:If one chooses, the [[#LGEX|other Chromedome head]] from the Headmaster Set can replace the figure's default Headmaster.

:Care must be taken with Moguru's gun mode's handle: the handle fits tightly in many 5 mm-compatible closed hands, and combined with the handle's lack of a metal pin running through the joint, removing it by force may cause the handle to pop out of the joint.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2722.html Legends Chromedome at Alfes's Blog Part 1]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2723.html Legends Chromedome at Alfes's Blog Part 2]''
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Chromedome.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' (Multipack, [[February 19]], [[2017]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a [[Wonder Festival]] 2017 [Winter] exclusive, this "Chromedome" is a redeco of the aforementioned Hasbro head tooling, featuring extensive paint apps. The [[LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter|pack-in mini-manga]] depicts this toy as Stylor from "The Rebirth".

:Chromedome was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], "[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]", [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and "[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]".
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===''Retro Headmasters''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Retro-Headmasters-Chromedome.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now in '''b r o w n'''.]]
*'''Chromedome''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Accessories:'' Small gun, big gun, [[Stylor]] Headmaster
:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Retro Headmasters|Retro Headmasters]]'' line, Chromedome is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class toy in G1 toy accurate colors and utilizes the ''Headmasters'' anime face included in the ''Legends'' figure.

:Along with the rest of the ''Retro Headmasters'' toys, Chromedome is a Walmart exclusive in Canada and the US. This figure also serves as the basis for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Chromedome (SG)|Chromedome]]'s appearance in IDW's ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (IDW)|Shattered Glass]]'' comic.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Caramel''===
[[File:Tfcaramel chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
:A soft-rubber figurine of Chromedome was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel|Transformers Caramel]]'' line of "[[candy toy]]s" in yellow, red, or blue. Like all the figures from the ''Headmasters'' assortment, the figure was permanently attached to a flat base that had a rubber stamp of Chromedome's face and name on its underside.
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===''Transformers Choco''===
[[File:Tfchoco chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' Head, "Chrome" Headmaster figure, laser gun
:Released as part of the ''Headmasters'' assortment of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of small snap-together model kits, this solid-color Chromedome figure is a simplified version of the larger Chromedome toy, featuring only one laser gun, and lacking the Headmaster gimmick. His head does disconnect, but it doesn't transform; instead, he came with a small, non-poseable Chrome Headmaster figure. As with all the ''Transformers Choco'' figures, he was packaged with small candies similar to M&Ms called "Chocolate Dots".
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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Transformersgum chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' "Chrome" Headmaster unit, 2 laser guns
:Chromedome also had a presence in Kabaya's line of larger model kits, ''[[Transformers Gum]]''. ''Gum'' Chromedome is virtually identical to the original toy in all but height and color, standing at about four inches tall and cast in cream, black, and red plastic. He retains all the features of the larger figure, including his transforming Headmaster unit, opening cockpit, and functioning Tech Spec meter. As a ''Transformers Gum'' kit, he featured no paint applications, but came with stickers for detail, and a piece of terrible gum.

::*''[http://bowbowdaijin.blog96.fc2.com/blog-entry-23.html More information on Transformer Gum Chromedome at a Japanese fansite]''
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===''TV Magazine'' coloring contest===
[[File:Chromedome trophy.jpg|thumb|"Puttin' the Chrome in Chromedome!"]]
*'''Chromedome trophy''' (1988)
:100 chromed silver Chromedome trophies, made out of Chromedome toys, were available as prizes in a coloring contest held by [[TV Magazine]] in their February 1988 issue. Entrants had to color in lineart of [[Pointblank]], but rather than operate on a simple first- and second-place system, the prizes were meted out using different criteria: entries displaying the "most skill" won a gold-chromed Optimus Prime trophy, while those entries showing off the "most imaginative" color schemes would win a Chromedome trophy.

::*''[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/778/37/ More information on the Chromedome trophy at TFPulp]
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Ironically, one wave too early to be done in the "metallic" pewter deco.]]
*'''Chromedome''' ([[2001]])
**''Act'': '''3'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
:A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Chromedome was available in the third ''Headmasters''-centric wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available in both standard full color figure and colorless clear plastic versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: Additionally, in two out of every ten cases, the colored version of Chromedome came packaged with the left arm of the wave's collectible [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure"; these parts could be either full-color or clear-plastic, at an equal ratio of 1:1.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/Chromedome/chromedome.htm More information on Super Collection Figure Chromedome at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearChromedome/chromedome.htm More information on clear Super Collection Figure Chromedome at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W5Chromedome.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Chromedome, Computer Programmer''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T14/T46'''
**''Stars: ''8

:Chromedome, Computer Programmer is one of forty-six double sided character cards released as part of Wave 5 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Titans Masters Attack. As a character with a body mode, Chromedome begins the game with a Titan Master attached in head mode. Once Chromedome is KO'd, said Titan Master is deployed.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''Titans Return'' Chromedome toy, with the body mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art (minus the Autobot Stylor Titan Master).

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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==Notes==
[[File:G1ChromedomeOriginalHead.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cheer up, Emo-Head.]]
*In the television [[commercial]] for [[Marvel Comics]]' ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' limited series, the Autobot and Decepticon Headmasters are shown having different head designs than the ones their Nebulan partners would later turn into. These designs were seemingly never used in any other piece of ''Transformers'' media. The models for most of them, however, turned up in the ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook.
*Like nearly any other cameo Kreons, there is the heavy urge to use existing Kre-O parts. In this case, Chromedome utilities the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Soundwave]] helmet (though partly modified to match the original's head), and two red pistols.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Chrome''' (クローム ''Kurōmu''), '''Chromedome''' (クロームドーム ''Kurōmudōmu''), '''Tumbler''' (タンブラー ''Tanburā'')
*''French:'' '''Chromedôme''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Krómpáncél''' ("Chromearmor")
*''Italian:'' '''Duobot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kuāngdǐng''' (Taiwan, 筐頂, "Basket Top"), '''Chrome''' (郭文, ''Guōwén'')
*''Russian:'' '''Chrom''' (Хром, "Chrome")

==References==
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Chromedome (G1)

2022-08-02T22:18:00Z

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:''Chromedome is an [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Chromedome manga.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You're such a coward, Wally!"]]
In most [[universal stream]]s, '''Chromedome''' (aka '''Tumbler'''<ref name="tumbler">"Tumbler" was revealed to have been Chromedome's original name in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. See [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#Notes|here]] for more details.</ref>) is a comparatively quiet academic. Originally a number-cruncher at [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Institute for Higher Programming]] working on ways to improve the processing power of the [[Transformer]]s' computerized minds, Chromedome found himself forcibly dragged into the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] when a [[Decepticon]] attack destroyed the facility. Chromedome put his work to use programming Autobots so they could outsmart their Decepticon foes, but alas, only wound up fostering an intellectual arms race of sorts, in which both sides competed to repurpose the newest advances in programming into military advantages. Ground down over the years by this inevitability, Chromedome has come to accept that war with the Decepticons cannot be prevented—but only won. Well-versed in the mechanisms of the Cybertronian mind, Chromedome has been known to specialize in [[mnemosurgery]], the science of manipulating the Transformer brain and the memories within.

In some universes, Chromedome is [[binary bonding|binary bonded]] to the egotistical [[Nebulan]] [[Stylor]], who is more concerned with the finer things in life than intellectual or military pursuits. As such, the two occasionally clash, with Chromedome trying to get Stylor to be a little less superficial, and Stylor trying to bring out Chromedome's more social side, but generally speaking, they get along quite well despite their differences.

As a quiet 'bot of the mind, Chromedome has a tendency to fade into the background, but there also exist universal streams in which he has foregone science and taken to the front lines of battle to become a much more prominent figure. The Chromedome of [[#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|these worlds]] is barely recognisable as the reserved scientist of those more well-known realities: instead, he is a hot-headed youth [[Burning justice|burning]] with an incredible passion for justice who even serves as [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s trusted, if impulsive and occasionally-irrational, second-in-command. He also works with the [[Partner Drone]] [[Moguru]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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A long time ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Chromedome was part of an Autobot strike unit led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. This unit operated out of a cave dug into the [[Manganese Mountains]], and often worked to foil the schemes of their primary nemesis, [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}} ''Chromedome was a computer programmer, but grew increasingly disillusioned with his work being channeled exclusively into military uses.'' {{storylink|Stylor's Story}} Chromedome's last major mission on Cybertron was to upset a slave march to the [[smelting pool]]s. After that, however, Fortress Maximus revealed to the Autobots that he had grown sick of warfare, and planned to escape the endless ring of hate by immigrating to a new world altogether: [[Nebulos]]. At first, Chromedome was shocked, but eventually he and many others chose to join Fortress Maximus on his quest for peace.

[[File:Brokenglass-autobotstorage.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Nebulan floors apparently are built as an upward slope.]]
Upon arrival on Nebulos, Chromedome chided Brainstorm for analyzing their new home with his digital readouts rather than just looking around. Indeed, Chromedome found that Nebulos was "a paradise". But when their attempts to forge an alliance with the native [[Nebulan]]s failed (due to sabotage for political reasons), Chromedome suggested that they "talk some sense" into their new neighbors. Their unit was met with military force and Fortress Maximus ordered Chromedome and the others into the woods.

Despite these setbacks, Fortress Maximus was determined to wage peace, not war. He brought an envoy of Autobots, including Chromedome, to the Nebulan capitol of [[Koraja]] to once again plead for peace. When the Nebulans still were not totally swayed after he and his Autobots disarmed, Maximus removed his own head from his shoulders, leaving his body deactivated and inoperable in the Nebulans' care. Chromedome and three other Autobots joined their leader in his gesture. It was this gesture which finally ushered in a cease fire with the Nebulans. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

[[File:BrokenGlass-Chromedomeoof.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|As the saying goes, "Look before you boing your car into the air."]]
Chromedome and the four others who had removed their heads were kept confined within Koraja while the Council of Peers, collateral for a peaceful Autobot settlement within the forest. Soon, however, Scorponok's Decepticons followed the Autobots to Nebulos and attacked Koraja. The peaceful Nebulan [[Galen]] refused to surrender the captive Autobots to the Decepticons, but the terms of the cease fire prohibited the Autobots' heads be returned to their bodies. Instead, a loophole was sought. At first Galen and a few like-minded Nebulans attempted to operate the Autobot bodies by remote control, but this was an awkward solution. The Nebulan scientist [[Arcana]] suggested something more elegant yet groundbreaking - the Nebulans should undergo the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster process]], surgically altering themselves to become the heads of the Autobots! [[Stylor]] volunteered to undergo the process to become Chromedome's head, and the procedure commenced. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} ''Stylor would later narrate how fantastic the process of bonding with Chromedome had been for him. ''{{storylink|Stylor's Story}}

The new Headmaster Autobots met the Decepticons in battle, and the Decepticons were amazed at how powerful and agile their foes had suddenly become. Chromedome was able to leap out of the way of Scorponok's deadly stinger attack ''in car mode'', to Scorponok's incredulity, though he did land up-side down. When the Decepticons realized how outclassed they were, they staged a panicked retreat, and the Autobots returned to the city streets victorious. Along with the others, Chromedome removed his head so that the Nebulans could see that the terms of the cease fire were not broken, and they were met as heroes. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}

[[File:Loveandsteel-runfortmaxrun.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Chromedome thinks Fort Max is being a little passive-aggressive about the whole [[Alternate mode|altmode]] thing.]]
Despite their newfound celebrity, the populace was still wary of Chromedome and the others, so the [[Council of Peers]] arranged an inspection. Chromedome's body stood by silently as the Council of Peers expressed concerns with the Autobots' Nebulan partners. They were interrupted by a distress call from Galen's political rival, Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], who had been kidnapped by the Decepticons. Fortress Maximus led Chromedome and the other Headmasters into battle, but the kidnapping was a ruse. Zarak and his political cronies had undergone the Headmaster process themselves, but with the Decepticons! Now evenly matched, the battle turned against the Autobots when they were forced to come to the aid of the Council of Peers, after which the Decepticons shot the Autobots in the back. Scorponok and the Decepticons claimed Chromedome, his partner, and the other Autobots as prisoners. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}

Here they remained until Lord Zarak, with the last remaining bits of his dwindling sanity, realized the destruction he'd wrought upon his own homeworld. He set the Autobot Headmasters free, hoping to follow the Autobots to another world so they could leave Nebulos in peace. On their way out of Koraja, Chromedome and the other Headmasters battled the new Decepticon [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. Once they escaped the Targetmasters, they returned to the Autobot camp in the forest, where the Headmasters learned of a distress signal from other Autobots on [[Earth]] and prepared to depart Nebulos. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:WorldsApart-Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Every time Chromedome says this, Furman gets a dollar.]]
''Before they left, however, the Autobot Headmasters had another encounter with their Decepticon opposite numbers. After the Targetmasters were captured by the Decepticons for analysis and dissection, Chromedome and the Headmasters went out looking for them, only to run into the Decepticon Headmasters on the way. After Chromedome stared down [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]], the Autobots regrouped to follow Mindwipe, the last of their attackers, who was apparently fleeing for safety. After entering the Decepticons' Fortress of Despair, however, Chromedome and the others realized they had been led into a trap, and were confronted by the might Scorponok and the Decepticon Targetmasters. In order to help even the odds, the Autobot Targetmasters were freed, but the Autobots weren't out of the woods yet. Chromedome singlehandedly fought Scorponok, lecturing his massive nemesis about how despite the differences between him and his partner Stylor, their shared purpose made them stronger than might alone. His speech helped renew Highbrow and Gort's bond, which had weakened throughout the fight due to their conflicting viewpoints. Once they were back in the fight, they helped Chromedome pummel down Scorponok, who was ultimately forced to withdraw.'' {{storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

''Chromedome and Stylor witnessed a duel between Fortress Maximus and Scorponok, with overall victory between the two factions at stake. However, the clash turned out to be a distraction set-up by the Decepticons to steal a fuel convertor. With it in hand, the Decepticons blasted off towards Earth, forcing the Autobots to follow.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|The events in this UK story differ in significant ways to the [[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]] mini-series.}}

[[File:TrialbyFire-Chromedome.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Eek, don't tell Rewind he's still doing this.]]
During the long journey to Earth, the Autobot Headmasters had Fortress Maximus heavily upgraded into a larger, more powerful body. Once their construction was completed, Chromedome introduced Fortress Maximus's full arsenal of abilities to the others, including his battle station mode and [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]]. Upon arrival, Fortress Maximus, Chromedome and the other Headmasters took a shuttle down to Earth's surface, and located the caves in [[Mount St. Hilary]] where the distress call had first been broadcast. They also found the broadcaster himself, an Autobot named [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] whose [[brain module]] had been retrofitted into a tiny electronic toy car. [[Toy Soldiers!|Long story]]. Scorponok and the Decepticon Headmasters had also come to Earth after the distress call, however, and a battle broke out. The battle proved costly, as Galen died protecting an Earthling from Scorponok. He passed on his control helmet to this boy, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], leaving Fortress Maximus and the Autobots in his hands. {{storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

Fortress Maximus's group of Autobots inevitably met up with the group of Earthbound Autobots led by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. Unfortunately, Grimlock was difficult to deal with, and so their meetup resulted in a battle for Autobot supremacy between Grimlock and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. Chromedome disembarked along with the rest of the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]'' crew to watch the fight. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

When the [[Micromaster]] [[Air Strike Patrol]] raided [[MacDill Air Force Base]], returned Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] led nearly all of the Autobots' forces to its rescue, including Chromedome. But when Optimus began to suspect fowl play from a third party, he ordered the Autobots to retreat back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] without him. At first they were hesitant to leave their leader behind, but Chromedome and the others eventually agreed. {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}}

[[File:EyeoftheStorm-legquest.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|And so Prime sez back, "Maybe if you were [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] [[Yesterday's Heroes!|I would care]]."]]
Soon it was learned that the vengeful chaos god [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], their forgotten enemy, had learned the location of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and was headed there to destroy the Transformers' creator [[Primus]]. Since the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] was the only thing that could destroy him, Optimus Prime sent teams to find it. However, the new Decepticon leader [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] returned with it instead, and Chromedome and the other Autobots on board fought the Matrix-possessed [[Pretender]]. The corporeal form of the Matrix's increasing evil influences grabbed Chromedome and tried to throw him at [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], but missed. Good for Blurr, but not so great for Chromedome. {{storylink|All Fall Down}} After Thunderwing was defeated (and unfortunately the Matrix as well), Chromedome was sent to [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] for repairs. He snarked to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] that he'd had enough of the [[Matrix Quest]], and was ready for a "leg quest." Chromedome was still being repaired when Optimus Prime announced over the Ark's communications system that he was surrendering the Autobots to Scorponok's Decepticons in the desperate hope that it would encourage an alliance between them against Unicron. {{storylink|Eye of the Storm}}

Ultimately, the Transformers were transported to Cybertron to face Unicron. Like any very smart individual, Chromedome was last seen transforming into his car mode and driving away as fast as he absolutely could. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Chromedome stylor project lazarus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1]]
Following the invasion of Cybertron by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Blitz Engine]]s, Chromedome was last seen in car mode driving towards them very fast, alongside [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Siren (G1)|Siren]] and [[Mirage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Mirage]]. That perhaps wasn't so smart. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} He managed to make it out all right, though, as after the battle it was reported that he had successfully been reunited with his original head on Nebulos, and Stylor's Headmaster process had been reverse-engineered so that he could reintegrate with Nebulan society. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 1}}

When Cybertron went to war with [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], Chromedome was part of the commando team of Autobots who made a beachhead on the Hub to coordinate a surgical strike on the network. When the strike failed, Chromedome and the others were hunted down by Jhiaxus's [[Primum Fugae]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 3}} They were imprisoned at the [[Corral]] until Jhiaxus fell to outside forces. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 4}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:Fortress maximus secrets and lies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
In the early days of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s launch, Chromedone was one of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]]'s troops when they were attacked by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s troops. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Kunihiko Yasui]] (Japanese)|[[Franz Rudnick]] (German, "The Rebirth, Part 1"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "The Rebirth", Part 2 & 3), [[Francis Lax]] (European French)}}
[[File:Rebirth3 chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Chromedome eagerly awaits the cue to speak his one line in the entire series.]]
Chromedome was stationed on Cybertron in [[2007]] when the combined forces of the Decepticons attacked the planet with the intention of opening the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]]. Chromedome and his allies were able to steal back the key to the chamber, but not before a bolt of its energy was briefly released, hurling them and their shuttle across the galaxy. Eventually, the shuttle began to slow, as Chromedome noted its engines had finally burned out, but it still had enough momentum to lead it to crash on a nearby alien world. The Autobots survived the crash, but before long, they were captured by a cell of rebel natives, who mistook them for robotic agents of the planet's evil ruling council, the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]]. Imprisoned and facing execution by magnetic bombs, Chromedome kept his cool, calmly inquiring as to the name of the planet, and was given his answer by [[Duros]]: [[Nebulos]]. Before the rebels could destroy the Autobots, a squad of Decepticons arrived to steal back the Plasma Energy Chamber key, and although Chromedome helped repel them by hurling the magnetic bombs, the villains managed to abduct several of the Autobots. Chromedome, [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] tried to give chase, but found their way barred by the Hive's machines. Returning to the rebels' base, they learned the story behind the Hive and their machines, and decided to employ a theory devised by Brainstorm that would see the Nebulans bond with the Autobots as "Headmasters" to help defeat by the Decepticons and the Hive. The enthusiastic Chromedome was the first to volunteer for the process, and was bonded to rebel strategist Stylor. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

[[File:Rebirth2 chromedome and stylor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.15|You know what they say about people who dress like their cars...]]
Chromedome and his fellow new-born Headmasters proceeded to smash their way through the Hive's machines and rescue their friends from the Decepticons; during the battle, Chromedome personally shot down [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]]. This defeat prompted the Hive and the Decepticons to join forces to become Headmasters and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] themselves, and when they attacked once more, Chromedome and [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] found themselves no match for the [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcons]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}

With the key back in their hands, the Decepticons departed Nebulos and returned to Cybertron, which [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] then moved into Earth orbit, planning to destroy both worlds by opening the Plasma Energy Chamber and using its energy to explode the [[Sun]]. Chromedome and the Autobots followed them, but when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] insisted that the Plasma Energy Chamber key ''not'' be destroyed (in accordance with the wishes of [[Vector Sigma]]), their Nebulan allies rebelled and ran off, leaving Chromedome and the other Headmasters stuck in vehicle form. Following their partners into the bowels of the Decepticon city-robot Scorponok, Chromedome and the Autobots were captured, but were thankfully saved by the arrival of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] and his new creation, Fortress Maximus. Subsequently, the Plasma Energy Chamber was deactivated and the Decepticons were exiled to deep space, and with the [[Golden Age]] of Cybertron restored, Chromedome returned to Nebulos with the Headmasters and Targetmasters to help to eradicate every last trace of the Hive's evil from the planet. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:FlashForward3-Headmasters.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|My head, uh, lost some weight.]]
Following [[Hi-Q]]'s kidnapping, Chromedome turned out with Highbrow, Crosshairs and Brainstorm to brief [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s team. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{note|In Japan, Chromedome is a small robot who transforms into a head and controls a larger, lifeless [[Transtector]] body. The Headmasters toyline referred to the small robot as "Chrome", with "Chromedome" being the name of the combined small robot/Transtector form, but this distinction of nomenclature is made in fiction only very rarely, with the character usually being referred to as "Chromedome" regardless of what form he takes.}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Hideyuki Hori]] (Japanese), [[Jack Murphy]] (English)}}
[[File:Hmep8 chromedome and abel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh, where is your silicon, baby?]]
Four million years ago, Chromedome and his friends [[Jack (G1)|Jack]] and [[Abel]] were among a group of [[Cyberdroid|diminutive Cybertronians]] who departed Cybertron under the leadership of Fortress, seeking to escape the eternal war that had consumed the planet. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Alas, engine trouble caused their craft to crash-land on the planet Master, an inhospitable world whose murderous environments and wildly changeable atmospheric conditions threatened the lives of the Cybertronians almost as soon as they stepped off their ship and were caught in a desert of sinking sands. The need for survival fostered several technological advances, and the Cybertronians fought against the odds to make a life for themselves on the planet. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}} This relative peace was eventually disrupted, however, when a shadowy ninja able to transform into six different modes attacked an [[energon]] mining facility on the planet. Abel tried to drive him off, only for the ninja to brutally murder Abel and his militia group in front of Chromedome's eyes. As he cradled his friend's dead body, Chromedome felt hatred towards evil-doers for the first time in his life and vowed vengeance against the Decepticon. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

[[File:Headmasters tf stuck.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|A ''Body''master technology?..]]
When the scientists of Master made their next quantum leap of technology with the creation of larger, lifeless Transformer bodies called [[Transtector]]s, Chromedome and many of his comrades underwent rigorous physical and mental training to master the art of [[transformation]], learning to transform into heads that connected to the Transtectors, placing them under their control. While Jack unfortunately washed out of the program, {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}} Chromedome was one of ten warriors who became one of these elite "Headmasters" (even if he ''did'' have a little trouble getting his Transtector to transform the first time out). Unfortunately, half their number soon rebelled against Fortress's leadership, siding against him with a traitor named [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who soon forged an alliance with the Decepticon leader, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

[[File:Hmep2 chromedome.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Perspective by [[Pat Lee]].]]
In the year 2011, when Galvatron launched his latest attack on Cybertron with the added power of his new Decepticon Headmasters, Chromedome and his fellow Autobot Headmasters traveled to the planet to help their comrades defend their homeworld. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Making a dramatic entrance in the middle of the conflict, Chromedome grappled with [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] and helped [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] thwart [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnotism, before Fortress's Battleship Maximus forced the Decepticon off. The Autobot Headmasters then formally introduced themselves to Cybertron's Autobots, and Chromedome proposed that they accompany [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] to Earth to help him search for the missing [[Matrix of Leadership]], needed to stabilize the malfunctioning [[Vector Sigma]]. [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] argued against the notion, and he and Chromedome immediately started fighting, so Hot Rod sidelined them for the moment and headed to Earth with [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] instead. Blaster perished during the search, and the emotionally shaken Wheelie told Chromedome they were now counting on him and the Headmasters. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Chromedome's team quickly joined Hot Rod on Earth and held off the Decepticon Headmasters while Hot Rod recovered the Matrix. Together, the group returned to Cybertron, where Hot Rod used the Matrix to become [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] once more, but he was unable to stabilize Vector Sigma in time, forcing [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to sacrifice his life to do so. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

When the Decepticons unveiled their newest invention, the [[Madmachine]], Chromedome's plan to attack [[Chaar]] directly was shot down. He and the Headmasters then acted like a bunch of insensitive pricks to the Autobot Cassettes, who were still mourning the loss of Blaster, but pulled their heads out of their butts when Blaster was resurrected as Twincast. They then helped the [[Throttlebot]]s defend Cybertron against the Madmachine, destroying the evil device. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} A little later, Chromedome and Hardhead hunted down a stowaway on Battleship Maximus, only for it to turn out to be [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] and Wheelie. With the two youngsters at their side, Chromedome and the Headmasters then went on to help liberate the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] from Decepticon control. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}} Daniel was also instrumental in destroying the Decepticons' metal-warping meteor [[Metamorphose]], and Chromedome and the Headmasters helped hold the Decepticon forces off so the boy could complete his task. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

[[File:Hmep7 chromedome crossheadon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Chromehead or Harddome?]]
Investigating word of a Decepticon attack on the planet [[Praum]], Chromedome and the Autobot Headmasters found themselves caught in a trap sprung by their old enemy Scorponok. Trapped in a subterranean chamber with the planet's endless desert sands pouring in on top of them, the Headmasters recalled their early days on Master, and decided to try their head-swapping "[[Head Formation|Cross-Head On]]" technique to boost their power and free themselves. Chromedome ''meant'' to switch heads with Highbrow, but accidentally wound up on top of Hardhead's Transtector instead. Nevertheless, the idea worked, and the freed Headmasters took the fight to the Decepticons, with Chromedome pummelling Galvatron himself. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}}

[[File:Hmep8 chromedome ninjastar.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Chromedome wonders if ninja stars are edible.]]
After a sextet of mysterious blackmailers threatened six nations on Earth, the Headmasters staked out [[New York City]], where Chromedome took offense to his team-mates comparing the Statue of Liberty's looks to [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'s. Hop-scotching around the globe trying and failing to keep up with the blackmailers, the Headmasters were at the end of their rope, and subsequently began fighting with the [[Trainbot]]s when they found out they taken Daniel and Wheelie shopping in Japan. Chromedome had the decency to feel like a jerk when Daniel got upset at the fight, and calmed down long enough to apologise. Looking at a ninja star Daniel had bought in Japan, Chromedome was suddenly reminded of the shadowy ninja's visit to Master years beforehand. Realizing that they were not dealing with six blackmailers, but with that selfsame six-changing ninja, Chromedome and the Headmasters made peace with the Trainbots and worked together to stop the mysterious mech and uncover his true identity: the Decepticon ninja commander, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]! Sixshot was able to escape justice, but the long-standing desire Chromedome had for revenge over Abel's murder had been reawakened in the Headmaster's heart. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

[[File:Hm10 chromedome telepathy.jpg|thumb|A little known fact is Chromedome's Autobot symbol on his chest is ALSO his weak point. How do you think he found out Scorponok's?]]
Chromedome and Hardhead were investigating the Decepticons' movements on Earth when the villains' assembled forces staged a massive attack on Cybertron in order to obtain the new alloy, [[cybertonuron]], that had been developed by Vector Sigma. The duo headed straight to Cybertron and regrouped with their allies, launching into battle with the Decepticon Headmasters. During the fight, however, their enemies mysteriously pulled out, {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} so the Headmasters split up to hunt them down. After locating the Decepticons, Chromedome used his Headmaster powers to telepathically summon his allies to his side so they could keep Weirdwolf and [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] busy while he chased Mindwipe through Cybertron's subterranean tunnels. Chromedome caught up to Mindwipe in Vector Sigma's chamber, where the Decepticon hypnotist revealed he was planting bombs that would destroy the planet. All attempts to remove the bombs failed, forcing Chromedome to return to the surface and sound the alarm. The Transformers all withdrew from Cybertron, which was then devastated when the bombs exploded. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

[[File:Hm11 chromedome arcee dance.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh, Calculon!]]
Despite this sad turn of events, punctuated by the departure of Rodimus Prime and the appointment of Fotress as leader in his place, the Autobots pressed on, and even held a party to announce the successful completion of the [[Sol 1]] satellite, a joint venture between the Autobots and [[human]]ity, during which Chromedome danced with Arcee. It wasn't all good news, however: Chromedome and the Headmasters failed to prevent Sol 1 from falling into Decepticon hands, and were forced to destroy it rather than let their enemies keep it. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} Chromedome's team was at least able to get one in the win column when they helped saved a South American village from a Decepticon-instigated volcanic eruption. Chromedome was given a necklace by village girl [[Alyssa]] as thanks. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} Later, Chromedome joined in the defence of [[San Francisco]] when the city was attacked by the Decepticons with [[Buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

When Spike, Daniel, Wheelie and the Trainbots uncovered a Decepticon plot to destroy [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Chromedome and the Headmasters headed straight to the red planet to aid them. After defeating [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and rescuing Daniel and Wheelie, however, the Headmasters were caught in a trap and used as bait to lure Battleship Maximus into position so it could be immobilized. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Chromedome's team fought on against the Decepticon Headmasters and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], but when Scorponok arrived with his new ultimate weapon—a gigantic Transtector of his own—the fight was lost. Although Chromedome and the Autobots were able to escape, Mars was destroyed by Scorponok's [[plasma energy]] bombs. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

[[File:Hmep16 chromedome wobbles.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Chromedome fails miserably at the Soulja Boy dance.]]
Furious after the destruction of Mars, Chromedome was determined to get revenge, despite Fortress's orders. He and Hardhead hid themselves in the Maximus's cargo hold in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], and when the ship went on patrol on the fringes of Decepticon territory, the pair ejected and headed for Chaar on their own. Much to their irritation, however, Autobot deep-cover agent [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] had been given information on their movements, and fed it to Scorponok, who deployed the Decepticon Headmasters and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] to intercept the pair and see them off. Subsequently, Chromedome joined in the Autobot attack on Scorponok's coronation on Earth's moon. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} Later, Chromedome helped deliver energy to the stricken world of [[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]] by abandoning his Transtector and leaving it to serve as a decoy while he and Hardhead took a small shuttlecraft to the planet. When the Decepticons attacked the planet, Chromedome and Hardhead, still in their small robot forms, used their diminutive size to win the battle by sneaking bombs onto Scorponok's Transtector. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

[[File:Hmep18 chromedome vs sixshot.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Wildcat Rescue Force!]]
Chromedome joined the Headmasters and Trainbots in serving as bodyguards for Spike when he met with Galvatron to discuss the unlikely possibility of the Autobots and Decepticons working on energy research together. When a report from Punch revealed that the "Galvatron" Spike was talking with was actually an impostor, Chromedome had the Trainbots stage a diversion so he could burst in on the negotiations and reveal the deception. The false Galvatron was revealed to be Sixshot in disguise, and a fierce battle erupted between Chromedome and the ninja that ran all down the shoreline. Seeing through Sixshot's tricks, Chromedome wounded him and forced him to retreat. It was discovered that the Decepticons had staged the phoney negotiations to cover for their departure on an interplanetary energy quest, and Chromedome joined the Autobots in pursuing them aboard Battleship Maximus. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}}

[[File:Hm19 chromedome makk energymoat.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
On the Decepticons' trail through space, the Autobots discovered a ruined ship from [[Hive (planet)|Hive]] floating in space, victims of a Decepticon attack. Chromedome investigated the wreck and discovered [[Makku's father|a survivor]], but the alien did not live long, clinging to life just enough to give Chromedome [[Medal of Valour|a medallion]] to pass down to his son. As they drew closer to Hive, Battleship Maximus came under fire from the suspicious natives, and while Fortress insisted on showing non-resistance, Chromedome's fiery temper flared, and he headed down to the planet's surface on his own to try and speak with Hive's [[Queen Bee]]. On Hive, he met the soldier's son, [[Makku]], who helped him gain an audience with the queen and convince her that the Autobots were on their side. Of course, the Decepticons chose that moment to strike, and Chromedome was blasted into the energy moat around the queen's castle by Galvatron and Sixshot. Luckily, with Makku's help, Chromedome was able to absorb energy from the moat and leap back into the middle of the battle, joining with the other Headmasters in using the Maximus's "Master Shot" cannon to force the Decepticons off. {{storylink|Fight to the Death on Planet Hive!!}}

Shadowing the Decepticons on their way to their next target, the worlds of [[Twin Star]], Chromedome suggested attacking the Decepticons in the void of space. Brainstorm chided him for not thinking his actions through, and the pair started arguing, until Brainstorm's brains helped win the fight on Twin Star. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} On their next stop, the planet [[Daros]], Chromedome's team used the Master Shot again to force the Decepticon off, but sadly not before the Decepticons killed a [[Beastformer]] named [[Tekna]]. In death, however, Tekna left them with a piece of microfilm supposedly containing coded information on Scorponok's weak spot. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}}

[[File:Hm22 chromedome repairs.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Head On! Neck Wrung!]]
While conducting exterior repairs on Battleship Maximus on the way to the planet [[Paradise]], Chromedome goofed pretty badly when he punched the ship's hull in frustration, jostling loose a few important components and sending them floating off into space. Although he was able to fix his mistake, the delay necessitated that Highbrow go on ahead to Paradise, where he was captured by the Decepticons. Once they made it to Paradise, the worried Chromedome led the Headmasters to Highbrow's rescue, and they performed the [[Head Formation]] to power up their teammate. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}} Soon after, Chromedome helped battle the Decepticons on [[Pirate Planet]]. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}}

With the Decepticons' energy raids done, the Headmasters to Athenia. Sadly, Chromedome's team was unable to prevent [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s death at the hands of Sixshot on Earth, but they did arrive in time to deliver a ferocious Head Formation-powered beating to the six-changer. Chromedome's hatred of the ninja only grew. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} Magnus's death only galvanized the Decepticons into more aggressive action, and the Autobots were spread thin fighting back. Chromedome and his team followed Galvatron to [[Alaska]], where they used information from Punch to pinpoint his weak spot—his head—and defeat him, entombing him in ice using the power of the Head Formation. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

[[File:IRiskMyLifeForEarth-Letgoofme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Head on, hands off.]]
Galvatron's demise allowed Scorponok to take leadership of the Decepticons, and he initiated a plan to destroy the Earth by simultaneously erupting every volcano on the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]]. When Spike realized what they were planning, Chromedome escorted him to Earth to present his findings, only for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] to come under attack by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and Sixshot. Consumed with rage, Chromedome rushed to engage Sixshot, and the unprotected Spike was wounded by Trypticon. The Trainbots and [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] forced the Decepticons off, but Chromedome was consumed with guilt and anger. He started blaming everyone else, including Fortress, claiming it never would have happened if he had allowed them to take out the Decepticons' Earth base, and in his frenzy, tried to leave for Earth to take care of it himself. Restrained by Hardhead, Chromedome was consigned to Athenia by Fortress, deemed incapable of leading due to his emotional statue. While the other Headmasters headed to Earth to engage the Decepticons on the Kamchatka Peninsula, Chromedome turned his attention to the coded information left to them by Tekna. With Daniel and Wheelie's help, Chromedome was finally able to decode the microfilm and identify Scorponok's weak spot, and raced to Earth to pass it on to Fortress. With Chromedome's information, Fortress was able to defeat Scorponok, and force him and the Decepticons off the Earth. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

[[File:Hm27 chromedome hardhead cross head on.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Head Off!]]
With the Decepticons gone from Earth, the Autobots set about removing all traces of their evil from the planet. Chromedome and Hardhead were charged with removing the plasma bombs planted along the Ring of Fire, and things were going well until a volcanic tremor caused Chromedome to drop one of the bombs, setting off its timer. Switching heads with Hardhead to boost their strength and courage, the pair ran through the waves of magma and collapsing rock walls, successfully getting the bombs to the surface so Battleship Maximus could take them into space. The intention was to let the bombs detonate harmlessly in the void, but on the way to jettison them, the Maximus encountered a ship from Master containing a group of refugees, pursued by a team of Decepticons. A newly arrived team of elite Autobots—[[Pointblank]], [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]—set out to rescue the Master refugees, when the bombs detonated, causing a plasma explosion that fused the refugees and the Autobots and Decepticons together, creating the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}} Chromedome took an immediate and strong dislike to Pointblank, who considered the Headmasters weak and undisciplined.

[[File:Hm28 chromedome shoots jack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|So you see, we shouldn't be mad at Jack for leaving us. We should be mad at that [[Decepticon|fruity little club]] for [[Mindwipe (G1)|scrambling his brains]]!]]
Learning from the Master refugees that Scorponok's Decepticons had returned to Master and were causing chaos there, Chromedome returned to his adopted homeworld with the Autobots to help defend the natives. Soon after his arrival, he was reunited with his old friend Jack, who at first pretended like he did not know him: The sight of the successful Headmaster that Chromedome had become reminded him of how he had failed in the same pursuit. Chromedome wouldn't stand for his friend's guff, telling him that just because he was a Headmaster, it didn't mean he was better than Jack, whose incredible scientific mind had helped create Battleship Maximus and the [[Master Sword]]. Jack apologised and welcomed Chromedome properly, but after they parted ways, Sixshot struck, impersonating Chromedome and kidnapping Jack so that the Decepticons could torture information on the composition of the Master Sword out of him. Jack refused to give them any information, so instead, the villains planted a bomb in his body and Mindwipe hypnotised him to walk into Battleship Maximus. The horrified Chromedome was forced to shoot Jack to stop him, and the bomb detonated, taking his life. His hatred of Sixshot burning stronger than ever, Chromedome blasted off the ninja's arms, and was set to pursue him until Pointblank held him back. In the wake of the battle, Chromedome and Pointblank confronted each other, mutually concluding that they didn't ''like'' each other, but they respected one another, and would fight together in the future. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}}

[[File:Hm29 chromedome daniel rescue wheelie.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|...And then Chromedome locked that closet door, never to be opened again.]]
Having failed to pry information on the Master Sword from Jack, the Decepticons kidnapped Wheelie in order to ransom him for the data they needed to construct a weapon to counter it. Although Chromedome and Daniel snuck into Scorponok's Transtector and rescued Wheelie, the fight broke out over the data disk, and the Decepticons were able to make off with it. Chromedome, Wheelie and Daniel were charged with cleaning Battleship Maximus for their breach of the rules. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Using the stolen data, Scorponok created the [[Zarak Shield]], despite Chromedome and his allies' attempts to stop them. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

[[File:Hm31 pointblank decks chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|LET ME SHOW YOU THE DANCE OF MY PEOPLE!]]
While discussing what the Autobots' next step should be, Chromedome opposed the Targetmasters' plan of luring the Decepticons into space, believing that they might lose them, and advocating a hard strike now before they left Master. The Targetmaters dismissed his plan out of hand, prompting an angry Chromedome to go off on his own an set up a meeting with the young warriors of Master, led by [[Kirk]]. He soon brought the other Headmasters in to join the effort, and together, they formulated a plan that involved luring the Decepticons into the confines of a nearby cloudy mountain range. The plan went wrong, however, when Scorponok emerged from beneath the planet's surface right in the middle of a city, and many of the young warriors died in the disorganized response. Chromedome was forced to call the warriors off, and to make matters worse, Fortress's Master Sword was bested by the Zarak Shield. The victorious Decepticons departed Master, heading back to Earth, while Pointblank punched some sense into Chromedome, blaming him for the entire debacle. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

[[File:Hm32 chromedome sixshot daniel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Stop, don't hurt Uncle Sixshot! He's so stylized and cool!"]]
The Autobots quickly gave chase, catching up to the Decepticons in space, but the battle that resulted led to Sixshot and Daniel being stranded on the barren planet [[Daira]]. The Autobots were able to track them down after a while, but Chromedome was unconvinced by Daniel's claims that Sixshot was a noble warrior who had protected him. {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}} Soon after, when Scorponok had to set down in the asteroid belt for repairs, the Autobots caught up another battle broke out. Sixshot decided to settle their rivalry once and for all, and challenged Chromedome to a climactic one-on-one duel on the asteroid [[Juno]]. Chromedome accepted the challenge, refusing to listen to the protestations of Fortress or Daniel, and even punching Brainstorm when he offered to fight as his second, taking it as a slight to his abilities. Ironically, it was Pointblank who supported Chromedome's decision, understanding his feelings because he had been brash and impassioned in his own youth. The pair's fated duel began, but before long, Daniel got in the middle of the fight and tried to stop his two friends from killing each other. A definite outcome was denied Chromedome, however, when bombs Scorponok had planted on the asteroid in an effort to destroy Sixshot began to detonate, forcing the combatants to break off their battle. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

[[File:Hm35 chromedome hardhead hypnotised.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Thanks to the delay caused by Chromedome's duel, the Decepticons beat the Autobots back to Earth, and began causing chaos, erecting energy-discharging "[[Death Tower]]s" composed from [[crysmagnetal]] around the planet. Upon landing, Chromedome and the Autobots had to rush off to rescue the human victims of a plane crash caused by the Decepticons, which included Daniel's parents. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} After trying and failing to stop the erection of another Death Tower in [[Egypt]], Chromedome and the assembled Autobot army followed the Decepticons to the North Pole for a final mighty battle. During the fight, Chromedome and Hardhead were hit by Mindwipe's hypnotism, but were saved by Twincast and his cassettes. With the Death Towers creating a field of energy that was threatening to tear the Earth apart, Chromedome and the Headmasters joined in Head Formation, hoping to channel their energy into Fortress Maximus and give him the strength to destroy Scorponok and the crysmagnetal. Their own energies were not enough, but at Daniel's suggestion, they expanded their formation to include the assembled Autobot forces. Thus combined in "Final Formation", they provided Fortress with the energy he needed, and the Earth was saved.

Following their defeat at the North Pole, the Decepticons were finally expelled from Earth, and the Autobots prepared to follow them. Chromedome assured Daniel that although the Autobots were leaving, the peace they had brought to the Earth was here to stay. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''Kiss Players/15 Go! Go!''====
[[File:KPBraveMax.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
Slumped miserably on the barren surface of Master in their smallest robot forms, Chromedome, Fortress and Highbrow's attention was caught when a [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|time-travelling spaceship]] materialized over their heads and crashed nearby. By studying and reverse-engineering the technology found in this spaceship, Fortress and the scientists of Master invented Transtectors and the Headmaster process. {{storylink|Kiss Players episode 48|Kiss Players #48}} {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 3}}

====''Super-God Masterforce Master File''====
Following the expulsion of the Decepticons from Earth after the battle at the North Pole, the Transformers' war shifted into a series of space-based exchanges between the planet Athenia and Chaar known as the [[Master Wars]]. Chromedome and his fellow Headmasters had further training under the tutelage of Pointblank and the Targetmasters, and grew into mature warriors, who went on to help train the next generation of [[Autobot Master Warrior]]s.

With the space bridge destroyed, travel between Athenia and Earth became severely limited, and so, when news of a [[Devil Z|new Decepticon threat]] rising on Earth reached the Autobots in space from [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] on Earth, it proved difficult to spare any troops. This need fostered another scientific leap: the scientists of Master developed the [[Master-Brace|Masterforce system]], which would allow human beings to bond with Transtectors and defend Earth while the Autobots continued to fight in space. Chromedome participated in the project, and arranged for six Transtectors and six sets of [[Master-Brace]]s to be sent to Earth on a transport ship. Unfortunately, the ship was intercepted by the Decepticons in transit, and half its cargo was stolen, leading to the birth of [[Headmaster Junior]]s on both the Autobot and Decepticon side. {{storylink|Master File No, 1}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
[[File:Mfep4 chromedomes message.jpg|left|thumb|Hy kids! This is my only line here so hopefully it's a good one!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Hideyuki Hori]] (Japanese)|[[Rik Thomas]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}

After giving the Transtectors to the three human children, [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]], [[Cab (human)|Cab]], and [[Minerva (human)|Minerva]], transforming them into the Autobots' new Headmaster Junior warriors, Metalhawk informed them of Chromedome's role in their new powers. Shūta had heard his [[Haruma Gō|father]] speak of Chromedome before and expressed a desire to meet him, so Metalhawk played a recorded message that Chromedome had sent them. Evidently recorded in the middle of battle, the short but sweet missive had Chromedome inform them that fighting was only worsening out in space, and that he hoped they would all fight their hardest on Earth as well. The Headmasters Juniors all thought Chromedome was cool, and vowed not to let him down. {{storylink|Birth! Headmaster Jrs}}

====''Unite Warriors''====
Chromedome and his comrades' involvement in Galvatron's defeat and icy entombment was recounted. {{storylink|Grand Galvatron Chapter}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Years prior to his departure from Master, Chromedome helped uncover and put an end to Scorponok kidnapping and experimenting on his own people. {{storylink|Mutant Targetmaster Birth Chapter}}

In a dream, [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] told the [[Legends World]]'s [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] the story about how he and his comrades, including Chrome, left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to escape the war and settled on [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 9|Bonus Edition Vol. 9}} Brainstorm later told Rattrap that he'd gotten a new body since his previous adventures, angering the nearby Chromedome who found it unfair that only ''he'' got an upgrade and accused him of ruining the [[Head Formation|Cross-Head On]]. [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] tried to calm him down by saying they needed all the power they could get since [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]] might get resurrected, but this didn't appease Chromedome who retorted that that just means they should ''all'' get upgrades. He was surprised when Brainstorm had lost his new body and watched him take it back from a thieving Rattrap, comparing the flip-down [[Tech Spec]] plate used to catch Rattrap to a mousetrap. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Brainstorm Chapter|Brainstorm Chapter}}

Scorponok indeed returned, and a battle with him in 2021 ended with Chromedome and his comrades being afflicted with "[[blackball]]s", tiny black holes that were causing their bodies to shrink until they would eventually collapse in on themselves. To save themselves, Chromedome and the other Headmasters had to disconnect from their transtectors and watch as they disappear into nothingness. {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} In need of new bodies, the tiny Autobots traveled to the Legends World and formed a partnership with the [[Axalon Trading Company]] for their resources. Chromedome's didn't enjoy this one bit; first he had to settle into the boring life of an office worker, and he wasn't even the first one to get a new transtector out of it! When a meteor threatened the city, he instead had to ride into battle on Hardhead's new partner drone, [[Tankette]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 21|Bonus Edition Vol. 21}}

When a rampaging Skullcruncher revealed that the Decepticons had also come to the Legends World, Chromedome set out with Hardhead to stop him, only to be captured by Weirdwolf, stuck inside [[Butla]] and held hostage. Though the Decepticons were driven off, Chromedome was unable to get out and had to continue working at the office in the form of Butla's dinosaur mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}} He was still in this form when Rattrap to him and Hardhead that the Axalon employees had gotten their own [[Master-Brace]]s. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 28|Bonus Edition Vol. 28}} Chromedome and Hardhead were out drinking after work when they encountered Weirdwolf, who was searching for his runaway transtector, and ended up fighting over his "lost dog" posters and sending them flying into a river. Weirdwolf's ensuing anger summoned [[Rarigo]], who punched Chromedome so hard he was separated from Butla. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 30|Bonus Edition Vol. 30}}

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When the encroaching rival Decepticon company took over [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] near the Autobot Axalon HQ, Chromedome demanded that Fortress destroy them, calling him a coward for preferring a peaceful solution. After suddenly collapsing, Fortress revealed to Chromedome that his reason for avoiding transforming into Fortress Maximus was that the process drained his life force, and despaired that he was indeed a coward who only thought of his own safety. Regretting what he'd said, Chromedome reassured Fortress that he was the greatest commander ever and that keeping this secret to keep his troops' morale up was proof of that. When the commander next transformed into Fortress Maximus, Chromedome offered to save him by taking his place, but was told he wasn't strong enough. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}

Encouraged by his new partner [[Moguru]], Chromedome learned to redirect his endless energy into his job and a new hobby—drawing [[w:Dōjin|dōjins]]—and eventually grew accustomed to a peaceful lifestyle. Even when he received his new transtector, he showed no interest in using it for fighting, but just wanted to use it to transport his ''[[Robopara]]'' drawings to an upcoming event. When Weirdwolf attacked the Autobot base, however, Chromedome's spirit of justice quickly resurfaced and he disregarded the event in favor of taking the Decepticon on, leaving Moguru to sell the dōjins in his place. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 32|Bonus Edition Vol. 32}} Disappointed in Highbrow for locking himself in his room and researching all the time, Chromedome tried to lure him out by stealing [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]'s [[10.2 ultra-drill|ultra-drill]] and summoning [[Papika]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 33|Bonus Edition Vol. 33}} Alongside everyone else, he was then temporarily hypnotized into a mindless servant of Mindwipe. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} While partying at the [[Dancitron]], he was hypnotized ''again'' by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]] into attacking Twincast. He was soon cured and turned on Soundblaster, only to have his transtector transformed into an immobile "base mode" by the [[Zodiac]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}}

When Brainstorm arrived in the Legends Universe, Chromedome was confused to learn that he and Rattrap were already friends. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 39|Bonus Edition Vol. 39}} He defended the Autobot base when [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s [[Astroforce]] attacked, though they quickly fell to their own energy shortage. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} Chromedome, Hardhead and Brainstorm were doing maintenance on their transtectors when three Headmasters identical to them appeared and locked them in their own vehicles. The newcomers explained that they were [[Nebulan|Nebulons]] from another universe and needed bodies to battle their own version of Scorponok, [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], so Chromedome and the others agreed to pilot the transtectors from their cockpits while these other Headmasters formed the heads. Their combined "Double-Headmaster" power was enough to defeat Zarak, after which Chromedome and friends said goodbye to their counterparts. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}} Chromedome later helped build a new [[Godbomber]], but was unable to prevent [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Trickdiamond]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] from stealing it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}}

When [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] and the [[Dimensional Patrol]] placed the Legends World under martial law and confiscated everyone's transtectors, Chromedome and the others resisted by converting [[Black Convoy Mass Production Type Drone|Black Convoy drones]] into Headmaster-compatible bodies and using them to fight back. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Black Convoy 2)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} The Autobot Headmasters confronted their Decepticon counterparts after they'd rebuilt [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], but were defeated by their creation. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} Chromedome was seen driving on the streets of Akihabara after the city was rebuilt in the wake of Trypticon's rampage. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} After quitting his job to become a full-time manga artist, Chromedome was approached by Daniel and Sixshot, come to the Legends World to hide [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] from his enemies. He was unhappy about having to harbor Sixshot and tried to throw him out, only relenting on the condition that the ninja assist him with his manga career, and ended up being embarrassed when Sixshot noted certain similarities between his original [[Dripara]] character and Arcee. When Ultra Magnus came to arrest Star Saber, Chromedome brought him to safety while Sixshot battled their assailant. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 50|Bonus Edition Vol. 50}}

Chromedome was knocked out cold when [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] exposed all Transformers in the Legends World to [[anti-electron]]s. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 55|Bonus Edition Vol. 55}} At another time, [[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]] would recall his role in the defeat of Galvatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 61|Bonus Edition Vol. 61}} During [[Tigerburn]]'s flooding of the world, Chromedome wondered why he was talking to himself and was informed by [[White Lune]] that he was hearing the voice of [[Lione]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}} When the [[Jumpstarter]]s used the Zodiac to battle Windblade, he needed [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] to explain how they could do that. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65|Bonus Edition Vol. 65}} One day, Jack was resurrected by the repentant Sixshot, now going by Greatshot, and Chromedome was tearfully reunited with the friend he thought lost forever. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Greatshot)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} He was then present when [[Devil Z]] and BlackZarak attacked the Legends World. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

During the battle to defend the Legends World from Scorponok's [[Majin Zarak]], Chromedome was approached by the Autobot Targetmasters who revealed that they had traveled there as well. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} When Weirdwolf turned against Scorponok, Chromedome put his animosity aside and performed a Cross Head-On with the Decepticon, increasing their power so they could help push Majin Zarak through a warp gate. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}} After the Legends World was destroyed due to Scorponok's machinations, Chromedome and the other Transformers from his time period returned to their own dimension, ending up on Beast where they aided the Beastformers in their war with the [[Laser Beast]]s. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}} By [[2026]], he had forgiven Greatshot and joined a rescue team that located him after his disappearance in the [[Silvart War]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Greatshot)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} Years later on Earth, Chromedome and Highbrow were shocked when Ultra Magnus came back to life, very unhappy with their decision to bury him on the ocean floor. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#Resurrection Chapter|Resurrection Chapter}}

===''TV Magazine'' comic continuity===
====''The Great Transformer War''====
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In the closing days of 2010, while significant Transformer battles were being waged on Earth and across space, Chromedome and his fellow Autobot Headmasters were active on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], battling their Decepticon counterparts. It seemed that their foes were able to escape them by leaping into a crevasse, but moments later, they came bursting out of the ground beneath the Autobots' feet. Chromedome and company, however, were able to use this to their advantage by sneaking away under cover of the dust cloud the villains' emergence had created. When the cloud cleared, the Decepticons realized they had been beating up each other, and were then promptly flattened as Chromedome and the Autobots ran them over in vehicle mode. The tide of battle turned suddenly with the arrival of the Decepticon ninja [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], who blasted Chromedome's team to cover the Decepticon Headmasters' escape. Informed by their leader [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] that the Decepticons were heading for Cybertron, Chromedome and the other Headmasters set out after them aboard Fortress's Battleship Maximus, with Chromedome particularly excited at the prospect of meeting [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}
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====''The Headmasters'' manga====
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Shortly after Optimus Prime gave up his life to stabilize Vector Sigma, Chromedome and the Headmasters attended the unveiling of a [[Optimus Prime memorial|bronze statue]] dedicated to Prime's memory on Athenia. Chromedome spoke for the Headmasters, proclaiming Prime the greatest warrior that ever lived. The ceremony was then interrupted by the arrival of the Decepticons in Athenian space, and the Headmasters rocketed off in Battleship Maximus to intercept them. This, it turned out, was part of the Decepticons' plans, as they intended to hurl a bomb into the Maximus when the Headmasters exited it, but Chromedome moved too fast for the Decepticons, disconnecting from his Transtector and snatching the bomb out of Mindwipe's hands. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 1|The Headmasters #1}}

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Responding to an SOS from their Beastformer comrades, Chromedome and the Autobot Headmasters headed to planet Beast and split up into two teams to search. Chromedome and Hardhead had the misfortune to stumble into the clutches of [[Reprogamma|some energy-draining vines]], but were cut free by [[Kane]], the Beastformers' human ally. Kane led them to the Decepticon camp, where Brainstorm and Highbrow had been taken prisoner, and proceeded to create a distraction that allowed the two captive Autobots to break free. Kane was then pursued by the Decepticon Headmasters, but Chromedome's team followed them, and took the villains out. {{storylink|The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

Investigating news of a Decepticon attack on an energy plant in Alaska, Chromedome and the Headmasters were caught by surprise by the Decepticon Headmasters, and prevented from combining with their Transtectors. At first they were forced to flee from the Decepticons' bestial Transtectors, but soon, they were able to execute a "Southern Cross Jump" that carried them over the Decepticons' heads and allowed them to reconnect with their bodies. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 2|The Headmasters #2}} Later, Chromedome's team went to Earth with the Trainbots to look into reports of the Decepticons stealing energy under the sea, and foiled their plan by destroying their robot squid through teamwork. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 3|The Headmasters #3}} Unfortunately, they had less success when they tried to stop Sixshot from stealing a capsule of emergency food rations, as the Decepticon ninja disappeared in a flash of smoke. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 4|The Headmasters #4}}

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On an unknown alien world, Chromedome and Daniel discovered the legendary weapon known as the "[[Charge Arrow]]", and Chromedome felt that with its power in his hands, he could become the greatest warrior in the universe. [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] then attacked, and when Chromedome attempted to use the Charge Arrow on them, he discovered he was not worthy enough to control its fabled energies. Knocked unconscious by the Horrorcons' attack, Chromedome had a vision of his Transtector telling him that he was worthy, if only he believed it. Awakening to see the two Decepticons' advancing on Daniel, Chromedome sprang into action, and, fuelled by the need to save his friend, successfully fired the Charge Arrow, frying the Horrorcons. When Daniel inquired if he regretted using up the one-shot weapon, Chromedome replied that a warrior is not defined by his weapon. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 5|The Headmasters #5}}

Chromedome and the Headmasters were handing out Christmas presents at a Japanese children's hospital when the Decepticon Headmasters attacked. Chromedome had the Trainbots get as many patients to safety as possible before he and the Headmasters unleashed their "Hell's Great Wheel" attack, sending their enemies whirling off into the sky. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 6|The Headmasters #6}} Not long after, on New Year's Day, Chromedome, Daniel and the Autobots' two newest Targetmasters, [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] and [[Artfire]], responded to a raging fire in [[Shinjuku]]. They were suddenly attacked by the Decepticon Targetmasters, who had started the fire, and were unable to fight back because they were focused on saving lives. Once Fortress Maximus put out the fire by dumping water on it from above, however, Chromedome and his allies were freed up to turn all their firepower on the Decepticons, sending them packing. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 7|The Headmasters #7}}

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Soon after the Decepticons' defeat at the North Pole, but before the Autobots' departed the planet, Chromedome gathered with Wheelie, Spike, Daniel and [[Carly]] to say goodbye. The tearful farewell was interrupted by the arrival of [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]], who had been ordered to stay behind on the planet by Scorponok. Chromedome attempted to attack him, but Soundblaster deployed [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] and [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] to hold the Witwickys hostage and prevent Chromedome from making a move. It was Daniel who saved the day by leaping on Slugfest and covering his eyes, causing him to run into Overkill, and freeing up Chromedome to hurl Soundblaster over the horizon with his "Master Chrome Hurricane" technique. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 8|The Headmasters #8}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic====
Cajoled by Shūta, Cab, and Minerva into allowing them to become Headmaster Juniors, Metalhawk explained to them the origins of the Transtectors and Master-Braces, and Chromedome's role in the process, before giving them to the kids. {{storylink|The Birth of the Junior Headmasters}}

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The Headmaster Juniors later got a chance to meet Chromedome in person when they and Ginrai were brought by the Trainbots to Athenia, so that Ginrai could be appointed [[Supreme Commander]] of all Autobots. After the ceremony, Fortress headed back to Master, and Chromedome was left in charge of Athenia, only for the Decepticons to attack during the night. Chromedome was quick into battle, but he and [[Raiden]] were cut down by a blast from the Decepticon combiner [[Scramble 7]] even quicker. Ginrai was able to end the threat, but the battle only proved that the Decepticons on Earth had joined forces with the Decepticons in space, and so the Autobots elected to do the same to better combat their enemies. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army}} To this end, Chromedome went to [[Earth]] to assist with the [[Godbomber|Bomber Project]]. When [[Jin (Masterforce)|Jin]] and [[Mirai]] showed up and threatened to destroy the Autobots' work, Chromedome and [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] sped into battle with the two, but were outclassed when Jin and Mirai performed Get On with the suddenly-appearing [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Super Megatron]]. Fortunately for the two, Chromedome's Autobot comrades arrived on the scene with the Godcannon, which they used to defeat their enemies. {{storylink|Headmasters VS Masterforce}}

Soon after, when the space-based Decepticon commander [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] began heading for Earth, Chromedome, his fellow Headmasters, Raiden, and [[Grand Maximus]] all gave chase. Chromedome was no match for the mighty Decepticon, however, and was beaten back, unable to stop his advance on the planet. As soon as BlackZarak reached Earth, however, Ginrai was able to trick both him and the Earth-based Decepticon leader [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] into injuring each other, and Chromedome and his allies cheered for Ginrai's success. {{storylink|God Ginrai's Amazing Divine Combination!}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
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During a period when the Autobots on Nebulos were low on lubricant, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] dispatched [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and Chromedome to search for a legendary lost lake of oil. They searched a possible valley with their Headmaster partners, but [[Stylor]] reported back with no luck. Looking for [[Duros]]'s return, Chromedome transformed into his headless [[robot mode]] to get a better view across the plains. When Duros returned with a clear signal on his geo-sensors, the Headmasters traced the spot. Hardhead used sonic shell as a non-inflammatory means of drilling down to the reservoir. Duros and Stylor entered the tunnel and found a vast source of oil for the Autobots to claim. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
When Optimus became stranded on Cybertron's hemisphere of darkness with his memory damaged, Chromedome joined a small strike force of Autobots called H.O.P.E. ([[Help Optimus Prime Escape]]) to retrieve him. {{Storylink|Optimus Prime Is Back}}
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===''United''===
Like the other Headmasters and Targetmasters, Chromedome was fine when a [[nano-virus]] struck the Autobots at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], incapacitating them. Because of their immunity, a team made up of him, [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]], [[Artfire]], and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] were sent to Nebulos to recover an antidote crafted by the Nebulan scientist [[Zella]].

As the team arrived on Nebulos, an army of Decepticons led by [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] erupted from an inter-dimensional portal and attacked them, revealing that the nano-virus was part of a larger plot to draw out the Headmasters and Targetmasters and steal their Nebulan partners. By concentrating their fire on Straxus, Chromedome, Artfire, and Kup defeated him and drove the Decepticons away, allowing Autobots to gather the antidote and cure their comrades. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
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{{main|Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}

Get your tissues ready.
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Chromedome Kre-O Character Image.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|right|The [[Headmaster (technology)|Helmetmaster]]'s failure to do the [[Head Formation|Helmet Formation]] was all his fault.]]

Chromedome was sent flying to the air along with [[BuggyMan]] by the destructive [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] [[Brawl (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Brawl]]'s destructive nature. {{storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}}

===''TransTech''===
In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma|one universe]], Chromedome was binary-bonded to the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] operative [[Mouse]], joining up with the [[Screaming Eagles]] against the forces of [[S.K.A.R.]] Ultimately, the Screaming Eagles emerged victorious in the globe-spanning confrontation, ushering in a new Golden Age for Earth. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
Chromedome was seen defending Cybertron from Soundwave's all-out attack. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Storm Horizon Part 1|''Galaxies'' #10]]}}

Chromedome was a crew member on the starship ''[[Fist of Iacon]]'' under the command of Ultra Magnus. Chromedome told Magnus about the encrypted message sent from Cybertron that only he can translate, when it was discovered that [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] has gone missing, he accompanied Magnus to the planet [[Kworia]] in the [[Decimus Sector]] while searching for Alpha Trion after shooting down an alien ship. Their initial sweep turned up nothing, [[Erector (G1)|Erector]] helped Chromedome track Magnus's signal before [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and his crew of splice-thieves ambushed their ship and took the crew hostage, Chromedome pleaded with Magnus to leave the crew behind, but Magnus's code of honor wouldn't allowed and cooperated with Spinister's crew for the safety of his men. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} As part of a conditional bargain, Spinister released Chromedome and several other members of the crew, who piloted their ship into the [[Black Sphere]] system to find Trion. Chromedome later confirmed that the signal Magnus received was Krm'zik from Koan. Chromedome then stood by with several other members of the crew as Magnus faced off against Spinister's crew, and watched as [[Victory Leo]] took on the villains after having received an emergency beacon from Chromedome. When Alpha Trion was found, he explained what happened to him via holographic transmission as he and Soundblaster requested help from a Kworian armada. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}}

Chromedome provided remote assistance for Magnus as he sought to avoid the ships and recover Alpha Trion before he fell into an event horizon. They were successful, but the time dilation that close to a black hole meant the ''Fist of Iacon'' was absent for 70 cycles, relatively speaking. In their absence, the Senate had fallen to a revolution led by Megatron. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}} They returned to Cybertron and landed at [[Crystal City]] to meet with Optimus Prime, the former Senator Orion Pax and last-standing official representative of the legally elected government. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} Those who opposed Megatron united under the Autobot faction, and Chromedome was seen accepting the Autobrand at a mass ceremony. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

==Commercial appearances==
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*Chromedome was among several Transformers who left the war on Cybertron behind, to blast their way to the distant planet [[Nebulos|Nebulon]]! After arriving on the alien world with the other Autobots and surrendering to the native Nebulons, he removed his head (see [[#Notes|notes]]) and allowed one to fuse with it. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
*Stylor boarded Chromedome, and along with the other Headmasters, they sped out of their hangar onto a roadway, where the Decepticon Headmasters were running straight for them. Chromedome transformed to [[robot mode]], and a fight broke out, during which Chromedome grappled with Weirdwolf. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmasters|Headmasters commercial}}
*A stone sculpture of Chromedome was savaged by Weirdwolf as part of his training. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon Headmasters|Decepticon Headmasters commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
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When the Decepticons kidnapped his fellow Autobots, Chromedome was left alone to rescue his teammates and stand against the forces of evil. He fought his way through many foes on three separate planets, rescuing [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] before they all joined [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] in the finale battle against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}

{{Note|Chromedome is the only Autobot available for play from the beginning of the game. Other characters become available as the game progresses. His [[robot mode]] sprite not only uses the same pixel layout as the other playable characters except Fortress, but is identical in colour to Rodimus.}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Strings Kozisek]] (English)}}

====Autobot story====
{{Note|Chromedome was available as a playable character in the Autobot campaign during the second playthrough.}}

====Decepticon story====
As the Decepticons searched a recently unearthed dig site for the [[Jewel of Mystery]], they were confronted by Chromedome. Chromedome was soon defeated by the Decepticons, but taunted them with the knowledge that they couldn't proceed further without the proper key.

Later, at [[ELTA]], Chromedome and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] joined forces to battle the Decepticons again, to no avail. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
When the Decepticons aimed to get hold of the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber]], Chromedome and his fellow Headmasters made off with it but soon crashed on Earth. They were aided by the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]], who patched them up and helped them fight off [[Apeface]] and [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Earth Defense Command}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsChromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Despite wielding a gun, I'll attack with my sword!]]
Chromedome participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 275 units of Cybermetal, 85 units of Transmetal, 55 scout cores, and 5 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Chromedome: Eternal Headmaster Soldier.]]
*'''Chromedome''' w/ '''Stylor''' (Headmaster, [[1987]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-101'''
**''Accessories:'' "Stylor" Headmaster driver, 2 laser guns
:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Chromedome transforms into a brown, cream, and red Cybertronic sports car. He is armed with two non-firing laser rifles which mount on his roof in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], although the rifles must be removed in order to open the figure's hinged cockpit, in which his Headmaster partner Stylor can sit.

:In [[robot mode]], like all Headmasters, Chromedome features a flip-down panel on his chest that covers a mini [[Tech Spec]] meter displaying ratings for Speed, Strength and Intelligence. The tumblers of this meter are activated when Stylor is transformed into head mode and inserted into Chromedome's neck socket. Chromedome's body can accommodate other Headmaster heads, and his meter will display different stats accordingly. As with [[Hardhead (G1)#Generation 1|Hardhead]], Chromedome is surprisingly tall in robot mode due to how he transforms, coming in roughly 5mm shorter than Hardhead and well over a full head taller than [[Highbrow (G1)#Toys|Highbrow]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)#Toys|Brainstorm]].

:A [[redeco]] of Chromedome as [[Arcee (G1)/toys#HeadmasterConcept|Arcee]] was proposed during Generation 1, but never produced.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Chromedome/chromedome.htm More information on Chromedome at TFU.info]
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===''Transform Jr''===
[[File:Tfjr chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not to be confused with Chromedome Sr.]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-101'''
**''Accessories:'' 2-piece "Chrome" Headmaster unit, laser gun
:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Chromedome simplifies the original toy. The [[transformation]] scheme remains the same, but Chromedome's cockpit no longer opens, so his Headmaster unit has nowhere to store. Additionally, the Headmaster unit does not really ''transform'' into a head; you simply remove its legs and set them aside. Chromedome's [[Tech Spec]] meter lacks the functionality of the larger toy, featuring only a permanent, non-moving readout, and he also has only one gun instead of two. But on the very cool plus side, his hood is now made of [[die-cast]] metal!

::*''[http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/chromedomejr.php More information on Transform Jr Chromedome at Cliffbee.com]''
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*'''Cybertron Leader Set''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2-piece Headmaster unit, laser gun
:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Chromedome was also sold in a two-pack with a vinyl figurine of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]]. The set also included a small, die-cast metal figure of Metroplex.
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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''3 Hero Set''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2-piece Headmaster unit, laser gun
:''Transform Jr'' Chromedome was also available in a "Hero Set" alongside the ''Jr'' versions of Optimus Prime and Fortress Maximus.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL-toy Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Stylor heard that hanging out with ''Prime'' Wheeljack redecoes is the new trend.]]
*'''Chromedome w/ Stylor''' (TFSS 2.0, [[2014]])
**''TFSS2 number'': '''5'''
**''Accessories'': 2 [[sword]]s, "Stylor" partner
:Part of the 2014 [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Chromedome is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Deluxe Class [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Prime|Wheeljack]], transforming into a modified [http://www.new-stratos.com/en/#/downloads 2011 Lancia New Stratos Concept]. He sports a new headsculpt designed by [[Nick Roche]], based on his design for Chromedome in the ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comics. He also comes with his smaller partner [[Stylor#Timelines|Stylor]], who transforms into a crossbow-weapon.

:The [[:File:TCCSS2-Chromedome.jpg|first digital mockup of the toy]] depicted Chromedome with a show/toy-accurate gray head with a blue visor, while his car mode had a third, very large Autobot symbol on his hood. In response to fan input, not only was the third symbol was removed, but the final production version revealed that the head's colors had been altered to look more like the IDW design as well.

:This mold was also used to make ''Prime'' [[Dead End (WFC)#Toys|Dead End]] and [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Stunt Wildrider]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TFSSChromedome/chromedome.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Chromedome at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Deluxe-Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Hey, Rewind, remember way back before the war when my head turned into a guy?"]]
*'''Autobot Stylor & Chromedome''' (Deluxe Class, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' Small gun, big gun, [[Stylor]] Titan Master
:Part of the second wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Chromedome transforms from a robot (based on [[:File:MTMTE9 early Chromedome.jpg|his appearance]] in the IDW comic storyline "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Shadowplay]]") to futuristic car and back. Chromedome's head can transform into the [[Titan Master]] [[Stylor#Generations|Stylor]], who can either drive Chromedome in vehicle mode or pilot Chromedome's larger weapon, which can also attach via tabs to the roof of the vehicle mode. The toy shares some engineering with [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Dead End]] while not actually sharing any parts. It ''does'' reuse several parts from ''Titans Return'' [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blurr]], including the thighs and kneepads, smaller rifle, and the Titan Master's robot mode. Stylor's deco changed from the early renders—the final figure had his tiny head changed to solid, unpainted red with an undecorated dark brown chest.

:Chromedome was retooled with a new head into [[Getaway#Generations|''Titans Return'' Breakaway]]. Chromedome's packaging art and trading card show him with Breakaway's headsculpt, probably the result of the artist being sent incorrect reference material.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:In 2017, multiple specimens were found at US retail including the Japanese ''Legends'' counterpart's Titan Master figure complete with the different [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] Chromedome face sculpt, additional paint operations for the Titan Master figure itself and a black screw otherwise unique to the TakaraTomy versions.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/03/03/titans-return-chromedome-variant-features-takara-titan-master-334923 "TFW2005 Titans Return Chromedome Variant Features Takara Titan Master"]</ref>

::*''[http://tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRChromedome/chromedome.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Chromedome at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG32-Chromedome.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Chromedome''' ([[November 26]], 2016)
**''ID Number'': '''LG32'''
**''Accessories'': Large gun, small gun, "Chrome" Headmaster, [[Moguru]] Partner Drone
: ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Chromedome is a redeco and retool of the ''Titans Return'' Deluxe mold, featuring a G1-accurate paintjob and a new headsculpt based on how the character looked in ''The Headmasters''. He also comes with the [[Partner Drone]] [[Moguru#Legends|Moguru]], a redeco of the Titan Master vehicle which originally came with [[Nightbeat (G1)#Titans Return|Nightbeat]].

:If one chooses, the [[#LGEX|other Chromedome head]] from the Headmaster Set can replace the figure's default Headmaster.

:Care must be taken with Moguru's gun mode's handle: the handle fits tightly in many 5 mm-compatible closed hands, and combined with the handle's lack of a metal pin running through the joint, removing it by force may cause the handle to pop out of the joint.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2722.html Legends Chromedome at Alfes's Blog Part 1]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2723.html Legends Chromedome at Alfes's Blog Part 2]''
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Chromedome.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' (Multipack, [[February 19]], [[2017]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a [[Wonder Festival]] 2017 [Winter] exclusive, this "Chromedome" is a redeco of the aforementioned Hasbro head tooling, featuring extensive paint apps. The [[LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter|pack-in mini-manga]] depicts this toy as Stylor from "The Rebirth".

:Chromedome was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], "[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]", [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and "[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]".
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===''Retro Headmasters''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Retro-Headmasters-Chromedome.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now in '''b r o w n'''.]]
*'''Chromedome''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Accessories:'' Small gun, big gun, [[Stylor]] Headmaster
:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Retro Headmasters|Retro Headmasters]]'' line, Chromedome is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class toy in G1 toy accurate colors and utilizes the ''Headmasters'' anime face included in the ''Legends'' figure.

:Along with the rest of the ''Retro Headmasters'' toys, Chromedome is a Walmart exclusive in Canada and the US. This figure also serves as the basis for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Chromedome (SG)|Chromedome]]'s appearance in IDW's ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (IDW)|Shattered Glass]]'' comic.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Caramel''===
[[File:Tfcaramel chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
:A soft-rubber figurine of Chromedome was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel|Transformers Caramel]]'' line of "[[candy toy]]s" in yellow, red, or blue. Like all the figures from the ''Headmasters'' assortment, the figure was permanently attached to a flat base that had a rubber stamp of Chromedome's face and name on its underside.
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===''Transformers Choco''===
[[File:Tfchoco chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' Head, "Chrome" Headmaster figure, laser gun
:Released as part of the ''Headmasters'' assortment of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of small snap-together model kits, this solid-color Chromedome figure is a simplified version of the larger Chromedome toy, featuring only one laser gun, and lacking the Headmaster gimmick. His head does disconnect, but it doesn't transform; instead, he came with a small, non-poseable Chrome Headmaster figure. As with all the ''Transformers Choco'' figures, he was packaged with small candies similar to M&Ms called "Chocolate Dots".
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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Transformersgum chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' "Chrome" Headmaster unit, 2 laser guns
:Chromedome also had a presence in Kabaya's line of larger model kits, ''[[Transformers Gum]]''. ''Gum'' Chromedome is virtually identical to the original toy in all but height and color, standing at about four inches tall and cast in cream, black, and red plastic. He retains all the features of the larger figure, including his transforming Headmaster unit, opening cockpit, and functioning Tech Spec meter. As a ''Transformers Gum'' kit, he featured no paint applications, but came with stickers for detail, and a piece of terrible gum.

::*''[http://bowbowdaijin.blog96.fc2.com/blog-entry-23.html More information on Transformer Gum Chromedome at a Japanese fansite]''
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===''TV Magazine'' coloring contest===
[[File:Chromedome trophy.jpg|thumb|"Puttin' the Chrome in Chromedome!"]]
*'''Chromedome trophy''' (1988)
:100 chromed silver Chromedome trophies, made out of Chromedome toys, were available as prizes in a coloring contest held by [[TV Magazine]] in their February 1988 issue. Entrants had to color in lineart of [[Pointblank]], but rather than operate on a simple first- and second-place system, the prizes were meted out using different criteria: entries displaying the "most skill" won a gold-chromed Optimus Prime trophy, while those entries showing off the "most imaginative" color schemes would win a Chromedome trophy.

::*''[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/778/37/ More information on the Chromedome trophy at TFPulp]
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Ironically, one wave too early to be done in the "metallic" pewter deco.]]
*'''Chromedome''' ([[2001]])
**''Act'': '''3'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
:A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Chromedome was available in the third ''Headmasters''-centric wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available in both standard full color figure and colorless clear plastic versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: Additionally, in two out of every ten cases, the colored version of Chromedome came packaged with the left arm of the wave's collectible [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure"; these parts could be either full-color or clear-plastic, at an equal ratio of 1:1.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/Chromedome/chromedome.htm More information on Super Collection Figure Chromedome at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearChromedome/chromedome.htm More information on clear Super Collection Figure Chromedome at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W5Chromedome.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Chromedome, Computer Programmer''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T14/T46'''
**''Stars: ''8

:Chromedome, Computer Programmer is one of forty-six double sided character cards released as part of Wave 5 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Titans Masters Attack. As a character with a body mode, Chromedome begins the game with a Titan Master attached in head mode. Once Chromedome is KO'd, said Titan Master is deployed.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''Titans Return'' Chromedome toy, with the body mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art (minus the Autobot Stylor Titan Master).

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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==Notes==
[[File:G1ChromedomeOriginalHead.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cheer up, Emo-Head.]]
*In the television [[commercial]] for [[Marvel Comics]]' ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' limited series, the Autobot and Decepticon Headmasters are shown having different head designs than the ones their Nebulan partners would later turn into. These designs were seemingly never used in any other piece of ''Transformers'' media. The models for most of them, however, turned up in the ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook.
*Like nearly any other cameo Kreons, there is the heavy urge to use existing Kre-O parts. In this case, Chromedome utilities the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Soundwave]] helmet (though partly modified to match the original's head), and two red pistols.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Chrome''' (クローム ''Kurōmu''), '''Chromedome''' (クロームドーム ''Kurōmudōmu''), '''Tumbler''' (タンブラー ''Tanburā'')
*''French:'' '''Chromedôme''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Krómpáncél''' ("Chromearmor")
*''Italian:'' '''Duobot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kuāngdǐng''' (Taiwan, 筐頂, "Basket Top"), '''Chrome''' (郭文, ''Guōwén'')
*''Russian:'' '''Chrom''' (Хром, "Chrome")

==References==
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[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:Scientists]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Autobots]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]

Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys

2022-08-02T21:26:41Z

Cosmos the Great: /* Legacy */

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[[File:Siege-OptimusPrime-CardArt.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's great to be back...again!]]
With the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]''' continues to receive more toys—the largest number of toys in fact—for any single ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' character! The more Generation 1 Optimus Prime toys that are made, the harder it is for us here at {{SITENAME SHORT}} to keep documenting them all in a single article without it resulting in [[you]]r internet browser freezing!

For the sake of finding an easy and definitive split from the main toy article, we have opted to make this page strictly for the various ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''-branded toylines, as this appears to be the brand [[Hasbro]] will likely continue adding Generation 1 characters to for the foreseeable future.

You know you can always count on Optimus Prime being there when the next year's ''Generations'' line comes around!

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==''Generations''==
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[[File:Generationstoy-UltimateGiftSet-CombatHeroOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He hasn't found this suit in 17 years!]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (2012)
:*''Accessories:'' Sword

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' "'''Combat Hero Optimus Prime'''" is a metallic-blue, gunmetal, and red redeco of ''United'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedG2|Laser Optimus Prime]], having the retooled tab, and being based on the canceled ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#CombatHeroOptimusPrime|Combat Hero Optimus Prime figure]], sporting a red mouthplate inspired by the official catalog image for the unreleased toy (packaged samples had featured a traditionally colored gray mouthplate). He comes packed with a (vaguely) ''Generation 2''-styled Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]], as well as unchanged releases of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]] and [[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]].

:The Ultimate Gift Set was exclusive to online retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Asia.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GenUGSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Combat Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Thrilling 30''==
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsOptimusPrimeRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Say hello to my little friend, and Roller.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Autobot Roller''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #001'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Part of the third wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Optimus Prime is a new mold that is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. Both his truck and [[robot mode]] are based on his [[Don Figueroa]]-designed body from [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 comic series]], and features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands and roof. He comes with an [[Ion blaster#Legends|Ion Blaster]] which has both 5mm and 3mm posts.

: He comes with "[[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]]", who can transform into a six-wheel armored SUV, a robot with [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5 mm handle. He has a 5 mm hole in vehicle mode and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting the Ion Blaster.

: Not depicted in the instructions or stock photos, Roller can attach to Prime in vehicle mode via two tabs on the vehicle front which slot into two corresponding slots on Prime's feet. Another undocumented feature is that the butt of the Ion Blaster can be inserted between the barrels of Roller's weapon mode to form a longer weapon. Also not shown in the instructions but depicted on the stock photo on the card-back is that Prime's shoulderpads can be rotated up; the intended positioning for this is notched, although you can position them at other angles.

: The stock photo of Optimus' vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed: his head slightly sticks out from the truck roof, which prevents the front windows to clamp together. This mold was also used to make ''Thrilling 30'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]], and retooled into ''Combiner Wars'' [[Huffer (G1)#Generations|Huffer]] and [[Pipes (G1)#Generations|Autobot Pipes]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Thrilling 30'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And so my childhood flees forever more. Shall it return? Quoth the raven: "Nevermore."]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (Deluxe Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #002'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe

:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax is a new mold with a robot mode inspired by [[Guido Guidi]]'s [[:File:SpotlightBlurr-Optimus.jpg|design for the character, originally seen]] in ''[[Spotlight: Blurr]]''. Some liberties have been taken with the original concept to facilitate his truck mode, which is a new design not based on the Guidi art. He comes with his [[Ion blaster#Deluxe|Ion Blaster]] and an [[Energon-axe#Deluxe|Energon Axe]] with a transparent red-orange blade, both of which can peg onto 5 mm ports on his hands and vehicle rear sides. Although not depicted on the instructions, the Ion Blaster can also peg into the hole in the larger blade of the Energon Axe. Even though the light-piping eyes are neutered by light blue paint, the side grooves are still able to light up as the paint only focuses on the central optic.

:The American release is packed in with a copy of IDW's ''[[Omega's Conundrum|Spotlight: Orion Pax]]'', which sports a 'Hasbro Exclusive Cover' cropped from the [[Clayton Crain]] [[:File:Spotlight OrionPax cvrRI.jpg|retailer incentive cover]] for the issue. In Europe and Canada, the figure was released without the Spotlight.

:Depending on how many painted layers on the Energon axe's hilt, inserting it onto any hand may cause it to scratch off.

:Most of the first-wave Orion Pax toys released in monolingual English [[packaging]] sport a bizarre [[quality control#Packaging images and labelling|error]]: The [[package art|character art]] on the side of the cardboard insert inside the blister bubble has the character art of Orion's [[wave]]-mate [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|Megatron]] superimposed over Orion's own art. This error doesn't appear on the [[Multilingual packaging|European packaging]].

:The toy was later [[Redeco|recolored]] and [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Lio Convoy#timelinestoy|Lio Convoy]], [[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]], and [[Galva Convoy#Toys|Galva Convoy]]. The mold was designed with a pre-tooled [[Kup (G1)/toys#Generations|Kup]] alternate head that remains unused.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/569672986709925</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax at TFU.info]''

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*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''01 OF 30'''

: An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 small, non-transforming figurines of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#SDCC2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Hoist]], all in both modes. The figurines are based on their ''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

:The handle of Pax's Energon Axe is incredibly thin and unable to support the axe head, meaning the latter tends to droop down in the process.

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-OrionPax-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... And you ''still'' end up playing the thimble in [[Monopoly]].]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''

: Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#HKACGCON|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Hong Kong ACG-CON]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-Year of the horse Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Does not contain any Neil Young.]]
*'''Year of the Horse Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Platinum Edition|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Platinum Edition|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Platinum Edition|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Platinum Edition|trailer/Battle Station]]

:Released to celebrate Chinese New Year, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Horse" Optimus Prime is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy, featuring darker reds and gold-chromed parts, among other deco changes. He lacks Roller and the Spike Witwicky figurine.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/YotHOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Year of the Horse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Generations'' (Japan)==
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[[File:TTGenerationsTG24OptimusRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' ([[September 28]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''TG-24'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] release of ''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime [[redeco]]es him in an extensive metallic red paint job, save for his unpaintable parts, which made him end up having two tones of red. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Roller (G1)#TG24|Roller]], as well as [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#TG24|Bumblebee]] and [[Blaze Master#TG24|Blazemaster]].
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[[File:TF-Generation-JP-TG25-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Neither of them wants to own up to the fact the Great War started over an argument about getting granite counter-tops for their kitchen.]]
*'''Orion Pax VS Megatronus''' ([[October 26]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''TG-25'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, axe

: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] release of ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax also received a metallic paint job as well as other changes, including a translucent blue windshield and brighter orange axe with a metallic gray handle. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TG25|Megatronus]].
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==''Age of Extinction''==
[[File:Evolution2PackClassicsOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Chrome is the right of all sentient collectors.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''23 OF 30'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 3]], 2014
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster

:Only available at [[Toys"R"Us]], this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Classics'' figure. He features a cartoon/toy accurate deco on his truck/robot parts, and [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] upper legs & front grille to evoke his original Generation 1 toy. Like every ''Classics'' Optimus Prime mold, he still features all of his accessories. This Optimus was packaged along with the redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]]. This Optimus also uses the Movie variant of the Autobot insignia.

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release.
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==''Combiner Wars''==
[[File:GenerationsVoyOP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beefcake is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
**'''3 OF 5: [[Ultra Prime]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters (combine into large rifle)

: Part of the first wave of ''Generations: [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Voyager Class toys, this is a bigger, bulkier incarnation of Optimus Prime with a striking resemblance to Ginrai. He comes with two blasters which he holds via 5 mm post. One of the guns is based on his trademark Ion Blaster, and both weapons store on the back of his vehicle mode as a makeshift engine block. His torso mode has several details that appear to be influenced by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|''Energon'' Optimus Prime]]'s super mode, including the head, chest, and thighs. In particular, the chest details are modeled after the [[Spark of Combination]]. He also features two pair of fake windows on his robot and gestalt chest halves. The combiner head can be used as a robot mode head if you're feeling silly.

:Optimus suffers from a design flaw that many other Voyager Class figures in the ''Combiner Wars'' line experience: the detents, or "click points", on the heavily-ratcheted outward motion of his hips (which also form the hips of his torso mode) are few in number and very far apart. As a result, Prime's legs have great difficulty assuming the natural "A-stance" formation that the angled design of his foot sculpt seems to have been meant to accommodate. Likewise, when forming the torso of Ultra Prime, the interactions of the knee-lock mechanism and the hip detents almost always force Ultra Prime's legs into either an awkwardly knock-kneed arrangement or an equally awkward, and often unstable, bow-legged posture (as seen in the image to the right) that prevents Ultra Prime from standing flat-footed. Unlike Motormaster, this version of Optimus was the only one to not receive the improved hip ratchets implemented in its future releases in some shape or form by Hasbro, though they would be used for the Battle Core redeco later in the line. If one wishes, the improved hip ratchets from a relevant release can be used to replace Prime's first edition ratchets to effectively fix him.

:Being a ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager, Prime is naturally capable of transforming into a torso mode to combine with any 4 Deluxe Class ''Combiner Wars''-style toys, though his packaging call-out has him form Ultra Prime by combining him with Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] as the arms, and with [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Drag Strip]] as the legs. He can combine with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] if one wishes to have an IDW-accurate Optimus Maximus.

:Unfortunately, Optimus Prime is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to a number of design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes-and-tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small amount of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode's skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.

:Though Optimus's wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2015 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2014.

:Optimus comes packaged with a collector's card featuring art from the initial release of the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game. The mold would be retooled several times, resulting in [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CWBC|Battle Core Optimus Prime]], and [[Toxitron (G1)#Generations|Wrecker Toxitron]]. The toy also served as a model for ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight|Forged to Fight]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Transformers: Forged to Fight|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CWVoyagerBattleCoreOptimusPrime.jpg||upright=2.2|thumb|A white Optimus that ''isn't'' [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]]?! What is this madness?]]
*'''Battle Core Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
**'''3 of 5: [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters (combine into large rifle)

:"Battle Core Optimus Prime" is a white redeco and slight retool of the previous ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus figure. According to the Hasbro panel at [[BotCon 2015]], his new head is based on Star Convoy (see above). For some reason, his deco appears to be influenced by [[Nova Prime]].

:The figure features newly redesigned hip ratchets to make both robot and combiner mode stable, which were also installed in both TakaraTomy's [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Motormaster]], [[Grand Scourge#Toys|Grand Scourge]], and a revision wave of Hasbro's Motormaster. The pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack) attach to have also been slightly modified to provide a tighter fit, making the latter toy much less prone to falling out.

:Battle Core Optimus Prime can combine with any Deluxe Class toys with the ''Combiner Wars''-styled joint—but, of course, he is intended to be combined with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] to form [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]]. He can also combine with ''Unite Warriors'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Streetwise]], [[Groove (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Groove]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Prowl]], and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Rook (CW)#Generations|Rook]] to form White Convoy Grand Prime, as seen in the [[God Neptune comic 2|''Generations Selects'' Special Comic promoting God Neptune]].

:Battle Core Optimus Prime comes packaged with a collector's card based on his packaging art. the prototype printed on the back of the box & the stock photos, and the CG model in the instructions had him possessing a single tampographed/stickered symbol on his left arm.

:He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up in the U.S. at TJ Maxx at reduced prices.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Battle Core Optimus Prime was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWBCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Battle Core Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TFSS-5.0-Double-Pretender-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The [[Trukk not munky|debate wars]] are over.]]
*'''Double Pretender Optimus Prime''' (TFSS 5.0, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Pretender Shell, Pretender Shell Gun, Blaster

:''Combiner Wars'' Double Pretender Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|Swerve]], with a new head and [[#LaserOptimusPrime|a ''Generation 2''-inspired]] deco for his pickup truck mode. He reuses the blasters from his [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class and Deluxe Class Orion Pax figures]].

:He also comes with [[Hi-Q#Combiner Wars|Hi-Q]] (a redeco of ''Thrilling 30'' [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]) and a Pretender shell redecoed from [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s, decorated after the original unreleased grey-and-red gorilla shell.

:This figure was only available through [[Fun Publications]]' [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Subscription Service 5.0]] and shipped together with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TFSS|Double Pretender Megatron]].
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==''Cyber Series''==
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, not an upsized KO.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure and transforms from a truck (which is based on the ''Generations Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime figure) into a robot in just 7 simple steps. The figure's transformation engineering had taken cues from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Optimus Prime]] figure, while it still retains the same ol' articulation.

:As with other earlier Cyber Series figures, Optimus Prime had a rather strange release cycle. At first, he only retailed exclusively in Asia and Latin America, with the closest to a U.S. release being in limited quantities from online retailer BigBadToyStore.com. He did, however, end up being available in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and also later as a Walgreens exclusive.

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[[File:Generations-Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Trukk with Munky arms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Commander, 2015)

:This new roughly 11-inch leader-sized mold of Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to trailer/truck combination and back, with the transformation taking cues from both the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class]] and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Legion Class|the ''Robots in Disguise'' Legion Class]] toys. Surprisingly, he does have a reasonable amount of articulation, including a balljointed head and hinged joints for his arms, shoulders and legs, plus lateral hinges for his feet. His head includes [[light-piping]] and, unlike other Cyber Series toys, his truck windows have ''actual'' transparent plastic rather than just being merely painted.

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[[File:Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime-redeco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Trukk with Munky arms but slightly more G1.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Commander, 2017)

:A redeco of of the Cyber Commander toy above, this Prime features grey plastic replacing the original blue, some deco differences on the arms, body & legs. He also features a flame tampograph on the sides of his vehicle front. He comes in an altered packaging that replaces the first version's painted [[prototype]] [[stock photography|stock photos]] with CG renders depicting the new deco, and also features a new Hasbro product code number, thus making him officially a separate product rather than a drastic running change [[variant]].

:Interestingly, the side profile of the cab transitions from red to blue with a flame-like design, obviously nodding towards his movieverse counterpart.

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[[File:TF-Heroes-and-Villains-Optimus-Prime-Megatron-2-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Megatron''' (Heroes & Villains, 2021)

:In 2021, the ''Cyber Series'' Batallion Optimus Prime and [[Megatron_(G1)/Generations_toys#Cyber_Series|Megatron]] figure were reissued as a 2-pack exclusive to Amazon.com.
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==''Platinum Edition''==
:''See also:'' [[#Thrilling30PlatinumEdition]]
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YOTG-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Don't bother asking for explanations'' ''She'll just tell you that she came'' ''In the year of the <s>cat</s> goat'']]
*'''Optimus Prime Year of the Goat Edition''' (2015)
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon", "saber weapon", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:Released to celebrate the Year of the Goat, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Goat" Optimus Prime is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime]], featuring the same discs lacking the G2 Autobot logo found on the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] version of the mold, but otherwise keeping all the electronics from the original release. Like Year of the Goat Soundwave, Year of the Goat Optimus Prime features an awkward mix of orange, black, clear pink (in some parts including missiles, the discs, and even the pump!), some clear blue (the missile's tips), translucent plastic, and some hint of chrome silver (mostly his trailer parts, which happens to give the trailer somewhat of a resemblance to that of the aforementioned Scourge).
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-OsS-OsF-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Meanwhile, in an alternate universe, the arms are his weak points for Megatron.]]
*'''One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall''' (2-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Smokestacks/Laser Gun, energy unit/ion blaster

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager toy. Rather than the [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors like the ''Age of Extinction'' 2-pack figure, the toy's deco is very similar to the ''Classics'' release, with some changes and omissions: his blue plastic is a dark metallic sheen, his knee's yellow detailing was removed, his small Autobot symbol tampograph was placed on his right shoulder, and his larger one is placed on his energy unit. His side door/arm kibble is left unpainted. According to [[Mark Weber]], this was meant to represent his abdominal area being torn in the movie's battle. (Yeah, we have no idea how it works, since the "battle damage" parts end up on his ''arms'' in robot mode.)

:Both his robot and vehicle mode [[stock photography|stock photos]] depict him slightly mistransformed.

:''Platinum Edition'' Optimus Prime was only available as part of a 2-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Platinum Edition|Megatron]], named "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" after Optimus Prime's famous line in the movie. In the United States and Canada, this set was officially released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive. It was also available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely the Philippines and Singapore; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was both sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and available via Tesco's website (but never found in stores). Surprisingly, it was (and still is) a common find in Brazilian online stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/PlatinumOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YotR-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Also known as "Hybrid Style Convoy Hasbro Edition", but more expensive.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Year of the Rooster Edition ''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand

:In an ''unexpected'' turn of events, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Optimus Prime is an ''unchanged'' release of ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' [[#Hybrid_Style|Convoy]], making it the very first Hasbro release of the figure. He retains all of the original figure's accessories, and the die-cast construction.

:Ironically, despite being a redeco of a small yet complex adult collectible, the figure is marked as "for ages 8 and up". Hope you didn't lose the small parts here.

:The set was first released as an exclusive in Taipei Movie & Toy Convention 2016 in limited quantities; and later through [[Walmart]]'s Canadian website. In late March 2019, the figure finally saw distribution in the US as a BigBadToyStore exclusive.
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==''Titans Return''==
[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=2|An Optimus Prime... ''retooled from an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]?'' '''WHAT IS THIS MADNESS?''']]
*'''Autobot Apex & Powermaster Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, [[Hi-Q#Generations|Apex]] Titan Master

:A heavy retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generations|Ultra Magnus]], this Optimus Prime is based on the Powermaster Optimus Prime toy from 1988. Despite this, Hi-Q (now renamed 'Autobot Apex', presumably for trademark reasons) doesn't form the engine on Prime's chest; instead, he transforms into a de-faceplated version of the original Powermaster Optimus Prime cab robot head, over which a helmet slides during transformation to complete the Powermaster Prime look. In all three of Optimus Prime's modes are various pegs and seats with which Titan Master figures can interact. Like other Leader Class figures, his base mode can connect to other ''Titan Returns'' figures with base modes.

:Most notably in terms of new tooling, the panels on the undersides of Powermaster Optimus Prime's forearms feature slots under the fists, which allow the guns to tab in and be held much more stably than with Ultra Magnus. And due to the amount of empty space in the cab area in vehicle mode, Powermaster Prime can fully transform without the need to remove his head.

:Powermaster Optimus Prime also comes with a collector's card based on his packaging art.

:In an undocumented feature, because he comes with the same rifles as ''Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus'', his weapons can be combined into a huge, multi-barreled rifle. His instructions show that one of the two Titan Master seat guns can peg onto the top of his chest plate in base mode, but are unclear on exactly ''how''. The tab on the chest plate plugs into the hole where the Titan Master's feet peg in. However, in doing so the Titan Master will no longer fit. Due to the extra panels that were added to the legs, Optimus has trouble standing flat on both feet. Fortunately, this doesn't have any serious effect on the toy's stability due to the size of the feet. His gray plastic comes tinged somewhat, perhaps as a result of a [[Photodegradation|yellowed]] specimen of the original Powermaster figure (such as the one on this very page) being used as a reference. He comes with two different Autobot symbols: The ones on the shoulders are a Movie variant, while the trailer features a ''Generation 1''-styled insignia.

:[[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Fortress Maximus]]'s instructions depict him as part of the [[Cybertron City (TR)|Cybertron City]] combination. Meanwhile, the "Siege on Cybertron" instructions show him as a part of the [[Nemesis Command]] combination, albeit mislabeled as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Autobot Blaster]].

:This mold was further retooled as ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Super Ginrai]], which was redecoed into Siege On Cybertron [[Ginrai (robot)#Titans Return|Magnus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRPMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Powermaster Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime that turns into a ''jet''? AND HE'S A DECEPTICON? '''''THE MADNESS IS SPREADING!''''']]
*'''Diac & Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Double-barreled rifle, [[Diac#Generations|Diac]] Titan Master

:This Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized Triple Changer mold, which transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. His robot mode is heavily based on ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]], whilst the deco appears to draw from Star Convoy. His Titan Master partner [[Diac#Toys|Diac]] transforms into his head (but any Titan Master figure is compatible). Like all ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Voyager class figures, he has built in mechanisms to "bulk up" his noggin. In his case these are spring-loaded pylons. His robot mode also features fake truck windows.

:This iteration of the mold and its redecos exhibit a minor design flaw: there are two tabs on the plane mode's wings that prevent the truck mode's trailer from fully closing at the rear. Ostensibly, this can be rectified by setting the wings slightly askew so they can properly flatten against each other. However, this leads to some holes on each wing not being lined up with some corresponding pegs on the trailer.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Legends'' [[Scourge (RID)#Voyager|Black Convoy]] and ''Street Fighter X Transformers'' [[Ryu#Toys|Ryu]], and retooled into [[Octane#Titans Return|Octone]]. Beginning with this wave, Hasbro changed the standard packaging design for ''Titans Return'' Voyagers from "Autobot" style to "Decepticon" style regardless of character faction.

:This mold would've been redecoed as "Action Master" Optimus Prime with a redecoed Infinitus Titan Master for the BotCon 2017 "Action on Hydrus Four" set that never came to be.

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[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Chaos-on-Velocitron-Laser-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime with a picture of him burning down forests!? <big>'''''THIS IS MADLY OUTRAGEOU...'''''</big>[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|no wait.]]]]
*'''Chaos on Velocitron''' (Giftset, 2017)
**''Accessories'': [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]], Double-barreled rifle, [[Refractor#Generations|Refractor]] Titan Master

:Released under the name "Laser Prime", this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the above Voyager Class figure, with its deco based on [[#Laser Optimus Prime|his ''Generation 2'' toy]]...and yes, the tanker's sticker is still him burning down forests. Unfortunately, the enormous stickers are usually poorly applied, resulting in peeling, trapped air bubbles, and misaligned placement.

:Refractor and Laser Prime were only available in a box set named "Chaos on Velocitron" that includes [[Dynamus#Generations|Dynamus]] and [[Quickswitch#Generations|Quickswitch]], [[Parsec#Generations|Parsec]] and [[Nautica (G1)#Generations|Autobot Nautica]], [[Fastlane#Generations|Fastclash]], and a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TRCOV|Rodimus Prime]] Titan Master head. The set was officially announced by Hasbro to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], and was sold at stores in the United States, Canada, and Hasbro's Asian markets (such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong). Despite this, it later became available via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States (but not in Canada) as well, actually sold by Amazon directly (as compared to a third-party seller).
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===Primitive Skateboarding Promotion===
[[File:TF-Generations-TR-Primitive-Skateboarding-Powermaster-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A black Optimus that isn't [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|evil]]? And he has ''blue'' windows?! '''''THIS IS TOO MADDENING! GAHHHHHH!''''']]
*'''Optimus Prime & Shreddicus Maximus''' (Primitive Skateboarding exclusive Leader Class, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, '[[Shreddicus Maximus]]' Titan Master, Skateboard, 3-piece ramp/railgun

:Released as part of a collaboration between Transformers and [https://primitiveskate.com/ Primitive Skateboarding], this figure is a black repaint of the ''Titans Return'' Powermaster Optimus Prime, with the deco somewhat resembling [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]], but with some gold trims and Primitive Skateboarding markings partially designed by Primitive Skateboard founder [https://hypebeast.com/tags/paul-rodriguez Paul Rodriguez]. He also comes with a new hoverboard accessory (resembling the one [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] used in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''), which Shreddicus Maximus (or any other Titan/Prime Master) can attach to. This board is designed to attach to the included three-piece skating ramp & rail assembly, which can be folded up and rebuilt into a railgun (get it?) that other figures can wield.

: Optimus & Shreddicus were initially [[exclusive]] to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017, where they sold out. A small portion of the run had been held for future sales: [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] put the set up for sale for about five minutes on [[August 14]] before selling out. The remainder was available at [[HasCon 2017]]'s exclusives booth, but again they burned through the stock very quickly.
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==''Alt-Modes''==
[[File:Alt-Modes OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1, 2, 3'''

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Optimus Prime is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all three cases of the first series.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alt-Modes|Nemesis Prime]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Ultra Magnus]].

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*'''Silver Optimus Prime''' (Alt-Modes, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''

:Released in the second series of ''Alt-Modes'', "Silver Optimus Prime" is, somewhat obviously, a silver redeco of the previous toy, referencing his "heat-resistant alloy" body from "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]".
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:Hasbro-Generations-MP10.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''ID Number: '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Another Hasbro release of the [[#MP10|MP-10 mold]], which is ''basically a reissue'' of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|2010 ''Transformers'' line's ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime]], but with the Japanese release's ID number. Surprisingly he is NOT mistransformed on the initial official photography... until secondary stock photos had the vehicle mode ''slightly'' mistransformed. Unlike the original, Hasbro version, this version features silver paint on the interior of the trailer. This version also removes the red paint on the die cast hinge piece in his body and replaces it with blue paint. Sadly, this figure doesn't come with the Key to Vector Sigma. Due to compact packaging, the trailer is prone to scuffing.

:The figure debuted as a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017 exclusive in the U.S., then as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in the United States and Canada.
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==''Power of the Primes''==
[[File:TF-Generations-PotP-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Signs of steroid abuse include aggression, acne and... smokestacks?]]
*'''Evolution Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-09'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 25]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': trailer/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix of Leadership core

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Optimus Prime" transforms from a truck with a trailer into a robot and back. The individual truck transforms into his "Orion Pax" form based on his appearance in the Generation 1 episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", and he is able to form the core of Optimus Prime's robot mode. His trailer forms Prime's entire body, sharing a noticeable amount of details with MP-10 mold, most notably an almost identical head sculpt. He is the first non-''Masterpiece'' ''Generations'' G1 Optimus Prime figure to include removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory, which is stored in his chest in the 'Evolved' form. The center of his Matrix of Leadership can be replaced with any [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]]. His [[ion blaster]] can be split into two weapons for Orion Pax to use, while also store on Optimus Prime's back via visible [[5 mm post]]s of Orion Pax's hands, though this is undocumented in the instructions. The Takara version of the mold lacks the production numbers located at his right shins. Depending on the individual copy, Optimus Prime is prone to having a number of quality control issues: ranging from two left/right arms and/or legs/feet on the evolution armor, to lacking stickers on the trailer pieces. On the other hand, the trailer can also be towed by any other figure with a compatible hitch.

:Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Optimus's wave reached U.S. store shelves in December 2017.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into ''Power of the Primes'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Power of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]] and later into ''Selects'' [[#Selects|Star Convoy]].
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==''War for Cybertron: Siege''==
[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I traded my smokestacks for those kickin' roof lights!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-06'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''IACON'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to [[For safety reasons|short-smokestacked]] Cybertronian armored truck and back. For an inexpensive mass-retail release, Optimus's robot mode is very accurate to his design from the original cartoon (albeit with added details) and also features excellent poseability on par with a ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' toy, resulting in a version of the character that gives collectors lots of bang for their buck. He includes two weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]—the "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," which is an axe that transforms into a shield, and the "W-M3 RF [[Ion blaster|Ion Blaster]]." Both weapons can combine to form the "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster." An argument could be made that being able to flip around Optimus's underarm kibble to form underslung gatling guns is an undocumented gimmick. Optimus Prime also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:In vehicle mode, opening the figure's windows shows the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Matrix of Leadership]] molded into the plastic behind the windows. Due to the transformation, the Matrix doesn't end up in the chest in robot mode. Despite being a Voyager-scale figure, the truck mode is considerably small, in scale with a Legends-sized figure. Whether through coincidence or design, it's possible to fit a ''Power of the Primes'' Matrix core (and by extension, a [[Prime Master]] or [[Titan Master]]) in his chest.

:An additional, undocumented but confirmed third "hover truck" mode exists, which is achieved by folding all of his wheels under his vehicle mode. While the back wheels don't lock in anywhere, the two front wheels actually have small tabs that plug into slots on the back of the wheel sections that aren't used for either of his other modes.<ref>[http://www.toyboxsoapbox.com/2018/11/13/transformers-siege-voyager-optimus-prime-review/ "At some convention somewhere one Hasbro rep let slip that Siege Optimus Prime also had a hidden hover truck mode."] on Toybox Soapbox</ref>

:There is a message written in [[Cybertronian language|Cybertronian letters]] on Optimus Prime's box art, which reads "LIGHT THE DARKEST HOUR."

:While Optimus greatly resembles the inner robot of ''Siege'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], he is actually a completely different mold and therefore not compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]]. This mold was later used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Nemesis Prime]]. A large number of parts of this figure were reused for the ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime figure released in 2020. Due to this, the trailer packaged with the ''Earthrise'' figure is fully compatible with the ''Siege'' figure's truck mode.

:Care should be taken not to pull the waist transformation hinge too far back or else the partially open clip housing the pin may break.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP7V5NVghvE]</ref> Depending on the individual quality control, the roof panel (notably the rear right side) may not shut properly in vehicle mode.

:While Hasbro and TakaraTomy's releases of the toy are almost identical, the battle damage paint apps on the latter's shoulders and legs are slightly altered in size.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Alfes2010/status/1099375629361795072 Alfes2010's comparison of both Siege Optimus Prime toys]</ref>

:Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Optimus's wave reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018.
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[[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S40-Leader-Class-Galaxy-Upgrade-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"Rooflights? Pah! Check ''this'' out!"]]
*'''Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S40'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-37'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 23]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''CONVOY'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 "JF-50 Twinblast [[Super Mode|Galaxy Pack]]" armor pieces, 2 "W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers," "JF-15 Gravity Force Laser," 2 front wheels/armguards

:Part of the second wave ''Siege'' Leader Class figures, "Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime" is an extensive retool of the same line's [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], taking heavy design cues from [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]] (the Japanese series name being "''Galaxy Force''," which is referenced in the name). He transforms into a heavily armed fire truck like the ''Cybertron'' figure, but with a Cybertronian aesthetic. The two "W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers" are unpainted blasters from ''Siege'' Ultra Magnus, and as such, mirror the detailing placed just behind ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]'s cab. Their hexagonal tips resembling ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime's Super Mode leg cannons were likely a foresight for this retooling, but are molded in black rather than grey likely due to [[gang-molding]]. Optimus Prime also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:The core figure's robot mode is inspired by Prime's Generation 1 look, but with [[Kibble|vehicle mode details]] and coloration (including yellow eyes) based on the cab of his ''Cybertron'' counterpart. As with the original ''Cybertron'' figure, the barrel of the truck's left cannon can be detached and wielded by Prime as a rifle called the "JF-15 Gravity Force Laser." The sides of the bumper in truck mode can detach and form arm cannons based on his ''Cybertron'' counterpart's forearms. All five weapons are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Because of the nature of the mold, additional shoulderpads [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|resembling halves of his truck cab]] were included to complete the Super Mode's resemblance to the template. The vehicle mode's cannons can be underslung and handheld similarly to the ''Cybertron'' figure thanks to the sliding pegs, but lack the original's gimmicks. Unlike Ultra Magnus, Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime also features flip-out support struts on the leg armor to compensate the back's weight. While they're hardly needed since the armor's bulk is heavy enough to support the weight, the pieces also prevent the leg armors from standing flat when left folded in.

:Unlike the above Voyager Class figure, this Prime is fully compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]], as is Ultra Magnus with Optimus's Super Mode gear. Also, whether intentional or not, the figure scales almost perfectly with other figures from the original Cybertron line.

:The box art of his vehicle modes is [[Stock photography#Problems with stock photos|mistransformed]], likely as a result of using CGI renders; the two shoulder pieces are shown being left on, which is genuinely impossible and in fact appear to be clipped through each other. They are instead stored inside the leg armor, which forms the back end of the trailer. Strangely, the clear blue plastic used for the cab has light bars molded in, but they are painted over in red. Presumably this is to make the inner robot appear more like G1 Optimus, but results in a less accurate vehicle mode compared to the ''Cybertron'' design. Additionally, there are existing stock photos of the figure without the wingpack and the smaller robot head flipped out.
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-35th-Voyager-Classic-Animation-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm the one you want.]]
*'''Classic Animation Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S65'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")

:Specially branded for the 35th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, ''Siege'' "Classic Animation Optimus Prime" is a redeco of the Voyager Class figure above, featuring a cel-shaded paint pattern that evokes his appearance in the cartoon (though the physical result is more like that of [[Transformers: Devastation|''Devastation'']]). In addition, the grey plastics and paint operations are now replaced with white, and the tire rims' paint is omitted.

:Alongside fellow cel-shaded figure [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#S66|Megatron]] and the other "35th Anniversary" Optimus was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, and among the first figures that debuted a new, "worldwide" [[multilingual packaging]] design that merged the languages typically found on European packaging with those found on American packaging. In a bit of a snafu, though, all the English texts on his packaging are simply repeated four times, instead of being translated into French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese, or omitted in case two or more translations would be identical to each other (or to the English version).
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==''Collaborative''==
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[[File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|400px|Where [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|he]] at?]]
*'''MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition''' ([[July 19]], [[2019]])
**''Accessories'': trailer, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]], blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], [[Proton pack]], hose, ghost trap module, [[Slimer]]

:''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' Ghostbusters x Transformers ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition (whew!) is a [[Ghostbusters]]-themed redeco of the MP-10 Convoy/Optimus Prime mold.

:Optimus Prime is now decoed in white, dark gray and red, with a Ghostbusters "no ghosts" logo on his right shoulder in addition to the Autobot logo on his left. The trailer is decoed similarly, with Ecto-1 style details adorning the sides, as well as green ghost splatter. Optimus's vehicle mode bumper includes an "ECTO-35" plate, which can be seen through his chest in robot mode, referencing the 35th Anniversary of both the ''Transformers'' and ''Ghostbusters'' franchises.

:He includes all his accessories, aside from [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and his axe, gaining a number of additional ones consistent with the theme. The trailer opens out into the "Ecto-Base," or can be stood upright as the "Ecto Maintenance Dock." A snap-on cover can be applied to Roller to turn him into a ghost trap, a painted opaque version of the [[Slimer]] figure included with Ectotron, and a "roof-rack accessory" using the same mold as [[Ectotron]]'s that pegs into the roof of the trailer. This final item converts into a proton pack for robot mode, pegging into the hole in his back, and a hose connects his ion blaster to the proton pack to serve as a particle thrower. In addition, the figure's packaging is shaped like a proton pack, complete with clips to enable the buyer to strap it to their back.

:Ectotron can ''sort of'' fit into Prime's trailer, but this requires the former's equipment rack to be removed from the roof, and clearance within the trailer prevents the trailer's rear tailgate from closing.

:Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and the [[Hasbro Pulse]] online store.

::*''[https://reflector.tfw2005.com/transformers-toys/crossovers/ghostbusters-transformers/optimus-prime-mp-10g-ecto-35/ Collaborative MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition at Reflector@TFW2005]''
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==''Generations Selects''==
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Star-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"The Hate Plague is back?" (jams the Matrix on the gun)]]
*'''Star Convoy''' ([[September 28]], 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS01'''
**''Accessories'': [[Star Trailer]]/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Silver Matrix]]

:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Star Convoy is a retool of the [[#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Leader Class mold]], featuring new lower legs, head, upper shoulders, and waist parts for both the armor and inner robot, and a new torso for the latter. The Optimus Prime inner robot is remolded to resemble his Generation 1 toy, complete with toy-accurate yellow eyes. Most of the armor's grey parts (especially the evolution armor's arms) are now remolded in red plastic to be more accurate to Star Convoy's character model, though there are a few sacrifices leaving some of the red patches on the trailer.

:The Matrix of Leadership is now replaced with the "Silver Matrix" that is a singular piece of plastic dipped in chrome. As such, it does not accommodate Prime Masters/Matrices/Enigmas. The Matrix can be held by 5 mm fist holes and can combine with the guns to form a "Big Bang Cannon". Unlike the original versions of the mold, Star Convoy's stickers, intended to be applied to his trailer, come on a sheet instead of being factory-applied.

:The star-shaped piece that clips into Star Convoy's chest is new to this version of the mold. Because it pegs into a small hole between the tops of the doors to Star Convoy's chest compartment, it introduces an additional step to access the matrix chamber. The red connector which attaches the star to the figure is misassembled, and flipped from its proper orientation. Due to this, the star is prone to not attaching securely to the chest and can easily pop out without much effort. A fix<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-selects-star-convoy-super-megatron-snaptrap-figures.1172403/page-113#post-17312785]</ref> utilized by some to address the issue involves popping out the star and connector, then flipping the connector around, before reattaching both parts to the figure. Care should be taken when handling the star and transforming Star Convoy to ensure it does not bump against other parts of the figure or experience undue stress, as it is molded from clear plastic coated in gold chrome. The stem of the star is particularly fragile and has been known to break without much force being applied to it.

:Reminiscent of the fact that the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|''Return of Convoy'' Star Convoy]] figure could transform into a battle station, a "Z Base Mode" resembling that original battle station mode was created for the character and introduced in the ''Selects'' [[Super Megatron comic 1|Special Comic promoting Super Megatron]]. This figure (and any of the ''Power of the Primes'' Evolution Optimus Prime molds) is capable of being configured into this form. In reference to the fact that the original Star Convoy figure included a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Micromaster version of Hot Rod]] to man the battle station, one can populate the Z Base Mode with the [[Firebolt (G1)#Titans Return|Firedrive]] or Rodimus Prime Titan Masters from [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Hot Rod's ''Titans Return'' figure]] and the "Chaos on Velocitron" box set respectively. As said Hot Rod Micromaster could also store in the original Star Convoy figure's chest, one can also re-enact this functionality by taking a Matrix frame from a ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Leader Class figure and placing one of the aforementioned Titan Masters in it, then inserting the frame into Star Convoy's chest.

:This toy was released exclusively through [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and, thanks to brand unification, [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other online retailers in the United States and Canada. It is the first ''Selects'' figure to be developed by TakaraTomy.
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==''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''==
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|That's the news everyone's waiting for!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER-02'''
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Optimus Prime with Trailer'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 25]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]

:Released as part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Leader Class toys, Optimus Prime is a cartoon-accurate, Voyager-sized mold with the front of the head and legs, knee flaps, feet, truck-side panels, and various inner parts reused from his ''Siege'' toy. This also means that, like the ''Siege'' toy, the truck mode is unusually small for a Voyager figure.

:For the first time for a non-''Masterpiece'' ''Generations'' toy, Optimus Prime comes with a trailer (which is also compatible with the ''Siege'' toy) that converts into a combat deck/repair bay with an artillery robot, which can be detached and used as a jetpack via a 5mm peg on the bottom. Awesome. He is also the first Voyager-sized figure with an opening chest compartment containing a removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory. In an undocumented feature, the Matrix is able to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the Battle Masters assortment or attach to similarly sized posts such as the ones inside his trailer. His transformation scheme reuses some engineering and concepts from the ''Siege'' Voyager Class figures and ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS38|38 Optimus Prime]], with a new torso transformation. Interestingly, his rear wheels are borrowed from ''Studio Series'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|32]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS44|44 Optimus Prime]]. Part of the trailer's ramp detaches to form a shield and can connect to other ramps in the [[A.I.R. Lock System]]. Like ''Siege'' Jetfire, Optimus Prime features a hinge joint in each of his knuckles but without the flip-out post hole mechanism, instead having it facilitated by the shape of his palm and thumb. Interestingly, the placement of his front wheels in robot mode evokes the [[Studio OX]] version of his character model (though significantly larger compared to the artwork). Optimus also has molded drilled-rotor brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainline ''Transformers'' figure.

:As the front grill/wheel piece is connected with a c-clip, removing it allows the waist to turn without being hindered. Whether by coincidence or not, the Energon Strikeshield from the ''Siege'' figure can attach onto the forearm (if the hands are tucked away) with the tabs on the axe's hinged handle. Also likely coincidental, the trailer's hitch post is at exactly the right height to let it rest inside the 5mm hole on [[Roller (G1)#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' Roller]] and can even be pulled along on flat surfaces with the tiny truck.

[[File:TF-WFC-ER-Prime-Comparison.jpg|300px|thumb|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Dodged another shot!]] (''Stock image comparison'')]]
:Confusingly, the figure had many color differences in different official promotional images. The original 3D renders depicted his colors completely show-accurate to the G1 cartoon (minus the blue codpiece, and with quite rare toy-accurate yellow eyes), the lack of striping on the forearms/side doors, and fully blue artillery robot for the trailer, while the pre-release prototype seen in New York Comic Con 2019 and the secondary stock photos had his hands and elbows molded in grey, with artillery robot being cast in grey and silver plastic similar to the rest of the trailer. According to [[John Warden]], this was due to the limitations of the mold. Even later, Takara's stock photos showed the figure with blue elbows and a blue and silver artillery robot. The retail release of the figure ultimately, for the most part, went with colors showcased in Hasbro's physical toy stock photos, but with previously yellow eyes now more cartoon-accurate blue, and with his hands, codpiece, and the back piece of his head painted in metallic blue.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIu3DkO1Sj0</ref> Early renders also displayed the figure's inner-shins as being molded in the same blue color as the rest of the legs, although the final figure presents them cast in gray and unpainted. The sample on the TakaraTomy stock photos also depict his trailer hitch as a single piece.

:Unfortunately, the change from toy accurate yellow eyes to cartoon-accurate blue clashes with the unpainted blue face, making it barely visible. The figure's head can be swapped with the head of the ''Siege'' figure (though the blue plastic is a slightly lighter shade) but it can cause some parts clash while transforming, as the back of the ''Earthrise'' head is a new, flatter part. This is also why the part is a painted red piece, so exercise some caution while tucking away/flipping out the head while transforming.

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Optimus's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Optimus' piece of the map contains the labelled location of a planet called "[[Micro|MICRON]]".

:The non-converting long-barreled Ion Blaster, the Energon Axe, [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]'s jetpack, and [[Roller (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Roller]] were sold separately as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]], though due to a section of Optimus' back being marginally wider than the space available, some force may be required to fully attach the jetpack. The Energon Axe is also specifically molded to fit onto Optimus' right hand, with the 5mm peg sliding into the bottom side of his hand. Although it can fit on his left hand if slid through the top, this puts noticeable stress on the axe's peg due to the thumb sliding up against the housing.

:The Combat Deck, including its artillery robot and shield/ramp, was redecoed for the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime's]] Spoiler Pack. The Optimus Prime mold was also used to make ''War for Cybertron Trilogy Selects'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]].

:Optimus Prime first saw release in Bangkok before its actual release date in March.
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[[File:TF-Generations-Amazon-Prime-Day-Alt-Universe-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Relive your traumatic childhood on Prime Day!]]
*'''Alternate Universe Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-17'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#AltUniverseOP|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]

:"Alternate Universe Optimus Prime" is a grayscaled redeco of the figure above with a new head that evokes the battle damage and his death in ''The Transformers: The Movie''. The Matrix of Leadership is the same as the mass retail Leader, though the Ion Blaster is painted completely silver and his rear calves are painted. Another change is the number of lugnuts on the wheels of the trailer. The normal retail version has 10 lug nuts per wheel, whilst this release has none. He is packaged in a ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]''-styled box that depicts Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] grieving during his death scene reflected on a window of his damaged truck mode.
:There are reported issues where the left chest piece is unable to tab in fully due to a deformed pin, leaving a small uneven gap visible in robot mode.

:This is the only ''Earthrise'' toy to lack an ID number and map piece and isn't part of the Galactic Odyssey Collection. Coincidentally, Hasbro ID number WFC-E28 is never used in the toyline within its range of E1 to E41, lending to the possibility that WFC-E28 was intended to be his.

:Alternate Universe Optimus Prime was supposed to release as an exclusive for Amazon Prime Day 2020, though the day was pushed back several months, making the toy release much earlier. The figure first saw release in some Malaysian hobby shops ''before'' it was fully revealed on Hasbro's June 26 [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] stream. The figure was later released in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive as part of the 7th wave of TakaraTomy ''Selects'' toys.
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==''War for Cybertron Trilogy''==
[[File:Earthrise_Centurion_mini_OP.JPG|upright=0.5|thumb|Get me the smallest Optimus you have. No, that's too small.]]
*'''Deluxe Centurion Drone''' (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E33'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-22'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021

:A minuscule figurine of Optimus Prime, about 10 millimeters tall, is included in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Deluxe Centurion set, which is meant to complement the [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Haslab Unicron]] figure.

:Despite coming in a ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]''-style box, the set is only branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'', and doesn't include a ''Selects'' lineup number, instead having an ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' ID number. [[TakaraTomy]] released this toy as part of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' in [[Japan]].<ref name="TT Twitter">[https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1285098906422931456/ "Takara Tomy Twitter announcement"]</ref>

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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Voyager-Battle-3-Pack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:Optimusprime-g2.jpg|Well]] [[Jhiaxus (G2)|gee]], [[Enerax|axe]] [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|us!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle 3-Pack, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 20]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, [[Enerax#Toys|Enerax]] and [[Sheeldron#Toys|Sheeldron]] [[Battle Master]]s

:Promoting the ''Earthrise'' chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this version of Optimus Prime is a trailer-less redeco of the ''Earthrise'' Leader Class mold in darker colors more reminiscent of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|G1 figure]]. He comes with Battle Masters Enerax and Sheeldron, translucent yellow redecoes of ''Siege'' [[Pteraxadon#Toys|Pteraxadon]] and ''Earthrise'' [[Soundbarrier#Toys|Soundbarrier]] respectively, without the effects parts. In terms of deco, Optimus's blue plastic/paint operations and the unpaintable gray joints are replaced with the same darker shade of blue (which also coincidentally resembles the erroneous deco used for most of TakaraTomy's stock photos of the mold), the interiors of his opening chest windows are unpainted, the molded detail in the center of his pelvis is painted yellow, the translucent plastic is the ''slightest'' smoky green, and the eyes are a non-metallic light blue.

:The stock renders for both the robot and vehicle modes are inconsistent with the later stock photos: The forearms are still depicted as stripeless in robot mode, while the rear hip piece and the thighs are differently colored in the truck mode render.

:As with other ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' figures, Optimus Prime was exclusive to Walmart in Canada and the United States.
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[[File:WFC-Netflix-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|400px|[[Obi-Wan Kenobi|"You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would destroy the Decepticons, not join them!"]]]]
*'''Spoiler Pack''' (Leader Unboxing, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-16'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021
**''Accessories:'' [[Dark Saber#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Dark Saber]], "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster", two forearm blasters, shield/ramp, artillery robot, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Combat Deck]], [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]] and [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]] [[Battle Master]]s, "Fire Blast", 3 [[energon cube#War for Cybertron Trilogy|energon cubes]], [[Play-Doh|compound]]
{{note|This figure of [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime]] also represents a "much darker future" of Optimus Prime in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] cartoon.}}

:Promoting the ''Earthrise'' chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Leader Unboxing set contains a redeco of ''Siege'' Voyager Class [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]] as Nemesis Prime. The figure comes with ''Siege'' Optimus's "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (but not his "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield") plus a sizeable number of extras that beef up the price. These include: a redecoed trailer from ''Earthrise'' [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]]; the Dark Saber, [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]], and large forearm blaster accessories, all from the [[#Power_of_the_Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Evolution Leader Class toy]]; [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]], a [[redeco]] of ''Earthrise'' Battle Master [[Slitherfang#Toys|Slitherfang]], along with their blast effect part; and a compound through which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes, rereleased from ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ultra Magnus's]] Spoiler Pack. Fangtron and the shield/Combat Deck ramp are both compatible with the [[A.I.R. Lock System]], as the former can turn into a ramp or a shield for Nemesis Prime. This toy also features a different deco compared to the above TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. Namely, he is in fact molded in very dark gray plastic as opposed to the deep black of the Takara version, and the vehicle stripes, bumper guns, and wheel rims are silver instead of teal.

:The Hasbro stock photography for the truck mode is also ''laughably'' mistransformed, with the robot mode crotch being plainly visible, an error that actually requires a considerable amount of effort to replicate with the actual toy. In addition, neither the truck windows nor panels that cover the robot mode hands are compressed fully.

:Much like previous Spoiler Pack, this set is in a windowless box designed to look like an ammo crate and features translatable [[Cybertronian language|Ancient Autobot]]. The text on the package reads "FANGTRON" and "GIZA", while the 'spoiler' text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: "YOU MUST STAY TRUE / TO WHOM THE MATRIX HAS / CHOSEN, FOR IF YOU / DON’T, A MUCH / DARKER FUTURE AWAITS" and an Autobot-themed one: "THE DEAD UNIVERSE IS / UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE / EXPERIENCED, PRIME", which are both quotes from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] in [[Earthrise episode 5]]. The lateral side of the package also features artwork of Nemesis Prime, edited from art of ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime. Compared to the previous Spoiler Pack, the packaging itself has no plastic insert.

:This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA. In New Zealand, the set was sold exclusively at Toy World and Mighty Ape. Like the previous Spoiler Pack, the TakaraTomy release is packaged in a standard windowed box.
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==''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''==
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|optimus prall (prime small)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Core Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K1'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-03'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 20]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Part of the first wave of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a smaller, roughly Legends-sized mold that according to his product copy and stock images is meant to be posed with larger toys of the same character, but we would be stupid not to note that he is also a good size to interact with Titan Class figures. His transformation shares engineering with the [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure]], but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

:Optimus Prime also had a very minor problem standing straight even with the legs standing flat.

:Unlike the actual product, the truck door section of the wrist/hand part is unpainted in the CG stock render. Curiously, his instructions depict an Energon axe that was notably left out of the final release, and was not shown in stock photos. It is currently unknown if this axe will be included with a later release of the mold.

:In Japan, Optimus Prime was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

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[[File:WFC-K11 Optimus Prime Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 26]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Matrix of Leadership]]

:''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime featured a [[package refresh]] in the first wave of the ''Kingdom'' Leader Class toys. It featured no changes except for the gunmetal paint on the ion blaster being a ''very slightly'' lighter color.

:Much like most of the toyline, Optimus Prime comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character, Optimus Prime being one of them.
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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Titan-Ark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|200px|Scaled to fit inside the Ark's cockpit or a [[Mark Maher|decent-sized soul patch]].]]
*'''Autobot Ark''' (2021)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-K30'''

:''Kingdom'' Titan Class [[Ark (G1)#Generations|Autobot Ark]] comes with a minuscule figurine of Optimus Prime, similar to the Unicron-scaled one in the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Deluxe Centurion Drone set, designed to be in scale with the ''Ark''{{'}}s starship mode. It is cast in the same orange translucent plastic used for the Ark's windscreen, then painted over with a metallic red.
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==''Premium Finish''==
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PFWFC-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The REAL ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[#2020Netflix|Autobot Optimus Prime toy]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[October 30]], 2021)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF WFC-01 / PFGR 01'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-01'''
**''Accessories'': "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")

:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|Premium Finish]]'' subline, Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|''Siege'' Voyager Class toy]], with the same weapons and C.O.M.B.A.T. System functionality.

:In a similar deco to the ''[[3A|ThreeZero]]'' figure, Optimus Prime is redecoed to be completely accurate to his on-screen appearance in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' Trilogy cartoon]]; for example, the translucent blue parts are now green, an extra white stripe is added in the front of the sideways truck kibble, and the battle damage is changed.
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==''Legacy''==
[[File:Legacy Laser Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We're gonna party like it's 1995!]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-06'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 24]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Energon]] sword, Energon axe, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Legacy|Matrix of Leadership]], blaster, repair bay, trailer

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Leader Class toys, "Laser Optimus Prime" is an updated version of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|''Generation 2'' design]] which transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, with deco and sculpt details most directly based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2Reissue|2006 "Battle Convoy" reissue version's modified deco and stickers]] with a flame deco on the front from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#RTSDeluxe|his 2010 Deluxe Class figure]]. He includes an Energon sword, an Energon axe, a new removable Matrix of Leadership which echoes the sticker details of the 2006 reissue, and a trailer that can transform into a battle station (tanker deco of Optimus burning down a forest not included, sadly) with a small detachable double barreled cannon. The axe and sword can store either inside the trailer or on the cab, with the sword storing underneath the rear section of the cab like the original and the axe slotting in over the trailer hitch. His signature shoulder pylons can open outwards to reveal missile pods. His eyes are unpainted, which is strange considering the original toys and its subsequent reissues have painted eyes.

:Most of Laser Optimus Prime's lower body, including his hips, thighs, the front of his lower legs (except for the shin vents), and feet, reuse elements from the ''Earthrise'' toy above whereas other details like his crotch, shins, back of the lower legs, tires, and the entirety of his upper body are brand-new. Like the ''Earthrise'' toy, the shins have the ''Siege'' figure's trailer hitch on the outside. Laser Optimus' trailer can be attached to ''Earthrise'' Optimus, as well as ''Siege'' Optimus, ''Kingdom'' Huffer, and ''Kingdom'' Pipes, and vice-versa the ''Earthrise'' Trailer is compatible with Laser Optimus.

:Unfortunately, Laser Optimus Prime has several issues regarding its packaging. Firstly, his sword is made of rather soft plastic and may come bent in-package due to being held in the tight cardboard insert. It is also not uncommon for the tiedown over the truck nose to gradually scrape off some of his black paint during transit, revealing the red plastic underneath. Exercise caution while transforming him; As the smokestacks are [[Design_flaw#Clear_plastic_breakage|painted translucent plastic]], uncareful transformation may lead them to be snapped off. It's also fairly common for Optimus' head to not be correctly seated on the neck balljoint, limiting the range of motion. The head can be easily popped into place by holding the neck piece and pushing the head back.

:The [[Hasbro Pulse]] listing for the figure has him at "G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime" while the packaging itself merely labels him as "Laser Optimus Prime". Optimus has no G2 symbols, only a silver G1 insignia on the left cab door.

:This figure was redecoed into ''Legacy Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'' [[Scourge_(RID)#Legacy|Robots In Disguise 2000 Universe Scourge.]]

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[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Optimus.jpg|150px|thumb|'Til all are [[Package refresh|refreshed!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Core Class, 2022)
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a [[package refresh]] of the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Core Class figure]], with no other changes besides his packaging.

: Optimus Prime was spotted at a [[Toys"R"Us]] in [[Taiwan]] in mid-[[June]] 2022 before any official announcement from Hasbro.

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[[File:Legacy-A-Hero-Is-Born-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My son, who has every disease..]]
*'''A Hero is Born''' (2-pack, 2022)
**''Accessories'': Pistol, dispenser
:A fairly extensive retool of ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]] with a new head and cartoon-accurate chest, Orion Pax is a clear homage to the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector.27s Edition|release from 2005]]. Pax comes with both a red pistol and an [[Energon goodie]] dispenser, both also reused from ''Studio Series'' Kup.

:Orion Pax retains Kup's removable arm and leg feature, which is compatible with any 5mm port or post.

:This figure is a part of a [[Hasbro Pulse]]-exclusive 2-pack; also including [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Legacy|Alpha Trion]]. The set was put up for preorder during Pulsecon 2022.
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Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys

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Cosmos the Great: /* Legacy */

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[[File:Siege-OptimusPrime-CardArt.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's great to be back...again!]]
With the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]''' continues to receive more toys—the largest number of toys in fact—for any single ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' character! The more Generation 1 Optimus Prime toys that are made, the harder it is for us here at {{SITENAME SHORT}} to keep documenting them all in a single article without it resulting in [[you]]r internet browser freezing!

For the sake of finding an easy and definitive split from the main toy article, we have opted to make this page strictly for the various ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''-branded toylines, as this appears to be the brand [[Hasbro]] will likely continue adding Generation 1 characters to for the foreseeable future.

You know you can always count on Optimus Prime being there when the next year's ''Generations'' line comes around!

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==''Generations''==
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[[File:Generationstoy-UltimateGiftSet-CombatHeroOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He hasn't found this suit in 17 years!]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (2012)
:*''Accessories:'' Sword

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' "'''Combat Hero Optimus Prime'''" is a metallic-blue, gunmetal, and red redeco of ''United'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedG2|Laser Optimus Prime]], having the retooled tab, and being based on the canceled ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#CombatHeroOptimusPrime|Combat Hero Optimus Prime figure]], sporting a red mouthplate inspired by the official catalog image for the unreleased toy (packaged samples had featured a traditionally colored gray mouthplate). He comes packed with a (vaguely) ''Generation 2''-styled Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]], as well as unchanged releases of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]] and [[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]].

:The Ultimate Gift Set was exclusive to online retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Asia.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GenUGSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Combat Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Thrilling 30''==
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsOptimusPrimeRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Say hello to my little friend, and Roller.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Autobot Roller''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #001'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Part of the third wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Optimus Prime is a new mold that is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. Both his truck and [[robot mode]] are based on his [[Don Figueroa]]-designed body from [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 comic series]], and features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands and roof. He comes with an [[Ion blaster#Legends|Ion Blaster]] which has both 5mm and 3mm posts.

: He comes with "[[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]]", who can transform into a six-wheel armored SUV, a robot with [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5 mm handle. He has a 5 mm hole in vehicle mode and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting the Ion Blaster.

: Not depicted in the instructions or stock photos, Roller can attach to Prime in vehicle mode via two tabs on the vehicle front which slot into two corresponding slots on Prime's feet. Another undocumented feature is that the butt of the Ion Blaster can be inserted between the barrels of Roller's weapon mode to form a longer weapon. Also not shown in the instructions but depicted on the stock photo on the card-back is that Prime's shoulderpads can be rotated up; the intended positioning for this is notched, although you can position them at other angles.

: The stock photo of Optimus' vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed: his head slightly sticks out from the truck roof, which prevents the front windows to clamp together. This mold was also used to make ''Thrilling 30'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]], and retooled into ''Combiner Wars'' [[Huffer (G1)#Generations|Huffer]] and [[Pipes (G1)#Generations|Autobot Pipes]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Thrilling 30'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And so my childhood flees forever more. Shall it return? Quoth the raven: "Nevermore."]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (Deluxe Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #002'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe

:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax is a new mold with a robot mode inspired by [[Guido Guidi]]'s [[:File:SpotlightBlurr-Optimus.jpg|design for the character, originally seen]] in ''[[Spotlight: Blurr]]''. Some liberties have been taken with the original concept to facilitate his truck mode, which is a new design not based on the Guidi art. He comes with his [[Ion blaster#Deluxe|Ion Blaster]] and an [[Energon-axe#Deluxe|Energon Axe]] with a transparent red-orange blade, both of which can peg onto 5 mm ports on his hands and vehicle rear sides. Although not depicted on the instructions, the Ion Blaster can also peg into the hole in the larger blade of the Energon Axe. Even though the light-piping eyes are neutered by light blue paint, the side grooves are still able to light up as the paint only focuses on the central optic.

:The American release is packed in with a copy of IDW's ''[[Omega's Conundrum|Spotlight: Orion Pax]]'', which sports a 'Hasbro Exclusive Cover' cropped from the [[Clayton Crain]] [[:File:Spotlight OrionPax cvrRI.jpg|retailer incentive cover]] for the issue. In Europe and Canada, the figure was released without the Spotlight.

:Depending on how many painted layers on the Energon axe's hilt, inserting it onto any hand may cause it to scratch off.

:Most of the first-wave Orion Pax toys released in monolingual English [[packaging]] sport a bizarre [[quality control#Packaging images and labelling|error]]: The [[package art|character art]] on the side of the cardboard insert inside the blister bubble has the character art of Orion's [[wave]]-mate [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|Megatron]] superimposed over Orion's own art. This error doesn't appear on the [[Multilingual packaging|European packaging]].

:The toy was later [[Redeco|recolored]] and [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Lio Convoy#timelinestoy|Lio Convoy]], [[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]], and [[Galva Convoy#Toys|Galva Convoy]]. The mold was designed with a pre-tooled [[Kup (G1)/toys#Generations|Kup]] alternate head that remains unused.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/569672986709925</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax at TFU.info]''

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*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''01 OF 30'''

: An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 small, non-transforming figurines of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#SDCC2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Hoist]], all in both modes. The figurines are based on their ''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

:The handle of Pax's Energon Axe is incredibly thin and unable to support the axe head, meaning the latter tends to droop down in the process.

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-OrionPax-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... And you ''still'' end up playing the thimble in [[Monopoly]].]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''

: Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#HKACGCON|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Hong Kong ACG-CON]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-Year of the horse Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Does not contain any Neil Young.]]
*'''Year of the Horse Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Platinum Edition|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Platinum Edition|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Platinum Edition|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Platinum Edition|trailer/Battle Station]]

:Released to celebrate Chinese New Year, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Horse" Optimus Prime is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy, featuring darker reds and gold-chromed parts, among other deco changes. He lacks Roller and the Spike Witwicky figurine.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/YotHOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Year of the Horse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Generations'' (Japan)==
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[[File:TTGenerationsTG24OptimusRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' ([[September 28]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''TG-24'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] release of ''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime [[redeco]]es him in an extensive metallic red paint job, save for his unpaintable parts, which made him end up having two tones of red. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Roller (G1)#TG24|Roller]], as well as [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#TG24|Bumblebee]] and [[Blaze Master#TG24|Blazemaster]].
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[[File:TF-Generation-JP-TG25-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Neither of them wants to own up to the fact the Great War started over an argument about getting granite counter-tops for their kitchen.]]
*'''Orion Pax VS Megatronus''' ([[October 26]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''TG-25'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, axe

: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] release of ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax also received a metallic paint job as well as other changes, including a translucent blue windshield and brighter orange axe with a metallic gray handle. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TG25|Megatronus]].
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==''Age of Extinction''==
[[File:Evolution2PackClassicsOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Chrome is the right of all sentient collectors.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''23 OF 30'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 3]], 2014
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster

:Only available at [[Toys"R"Us]], this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Classics'' figure. He features a cartoon/toy accurate deco on his truck/robot parts, and [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] upper legs & front grille to evoke his original Generation 1 toy. Like every ''Classics'' Optimus Prime mold, he still features all of his accessories. This Optimus was packaged along with the redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]]. This Optimus also uses the Movie variant of the Autobot insignia.

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release.
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==''Combiner Wars''==
[[File:GenerationsVoyOP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beefcake is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
**'''3 OF 5: [[Ultra Prime]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters (combine into large rifle)

: Part of the first wave of ''Generations: [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Voyager Class toys, this is a bigger, bulkier incarnation of Optimus Prime with a striking resemblance to Ginrai. He comes with two blasters which he holds via 5 mm post. One of the guns is based on his trademark Ion Blaster, and both weapons store on the back of his vehicle mode as a makeshift engine block. His torso mode has several details that appear to be influenced by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|''Energon'' Optimus Prime]]'s super mode, including the head, chest, and thighs. In particular, the chest details are modeled after the [[Spark of Combination]]. He also features two pair of fake windows on his robot and gestalt chest halves. The combiner head can be used as a robot mode head if you're feeling silly.

:Optimus suffers from a design flaw that many other Voyager Class figures in the ''Combiner Wars'' line experience: the detents, or "click points", on the heavily-ratcheted outward motion of his hips (which also form the hips of his torso mode) are few in number and very far apart. As a result, Prime's legs have great difficulty assuming the natural "A-stance" formation that the angled design of his foot sculpt seems to have been meant to accommodate. Likewise, when forming the torso of Ultra Prime, the interactions of the knee-lock mechanism and the hip detents almost always force Ultra Prime's legs into either an awkwardly knock-kneed arrangement or an equally awkward, and often unstable, bow-legged posture (as seen in the image to the right) that prevents Ultra Prime from standing flat-footed. Unlike Motormaster, this version of Optimus was the only one to not receive the improved hip ratchets implemented in its future releases in some shape or form by Hasbro, though they would be used for the Battle Core redeco later in the line. If one wishes, the improved hip ratchets from a relevant release can be used to replace Prime's first edition ratchets to effectively fix him.

:Being a ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager, Prime is naturally capable of transforming into a torso mode to combine with any 4 Deluxe Class ''Combiner Wars''-style toys, though his packaging call-out has him form Ultra Prime by combining him with Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] as the arms, and with [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Drag Strip]] as the legs. He can combine with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] if one wishes to have an IDW-accurate Optimus Maximus.

:Unfortunately, Optimus Prime is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to a number of design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes-and-tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small amount of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode's skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.

:Though Optimus's wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2015 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2014.

:Optimus comes packaged with a collector's card featuring art from the initial release of the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game. The mold would be retooled several times, resulting in [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CWBC|Battle Core Optimus Prime]], and [[Toxitron (G1)#Generations|Wrecker Toxitron]]. The toy also served as a model for ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight|Forged to Fight]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Transformers: Forged to Fight|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CWVoyagerBattleCoreOptimusPrime.jpg||upright=2.2|thumb|A white Optimus that ''isn't'' [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]]?! What is this madness?]]
*'''Battle Core Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
**'''3 of 5: [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters (combine into large rifle)

:"Battle Core Optimus Prime" is a white redeco and slight retool of the previous ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus figure. According to the Hasbro panel at [[BotCon 2015]], his new head is based on Star Convoy (see above). For some reason, his deco appears to be influenced by [[Nova Prime]].

:The figure features newly redesigned hip ratchets to make both robot and combiner mode stable, which were also installed in both TakaraTomy's [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Motormaster]], [[Grand Scourge#Toys|Grand Scourge]], and a revision wave of Hasbro's Motormaster. The pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack) attach to have also been slightly modified to provide a tighter fit, making the latter toy much less prone to falling out.

:Battle Core Optimus Prime can combine with any Deluxe Class toys with the ''Combiner Wars''-styled joint—but, of course, he is intended to be combined with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] to form [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]]. He can also combine with ''Unite Warriors'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Streetwise]], [[Groove (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Groove]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Prowl]], and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Rook (CW)#Generations|Rook]] to form White Convoy Grand Prime, as seen in the [[God Neptune comic 2|''Generations Selects'' Special Comic promoting God Neptune]].

:Battle Core Optimus Prime comes packaged with a collector's card based on his packaging art. the prototype printed on the back of the box & the stock photos, and the CG model in the instructions had him possessing a single tampographed/stickered symbol on his left arm.

:He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up in the U.S. at TJ Maxx at reduced prices.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Battle Core Optimus Prime was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWBCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Battle Core Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TFSS-5.0-Double-Pretender-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The [[Trukk not munky|debate wars]] are over.]]
*'''Double Pretender Optimus Prime''' (TFSS 5.0, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Pretender Shell, Pretender Shell Gun, Blaster

:''Combiner Wars'' Double Pretender Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|Swerve]], with a new head and [[#LaserOptimusPrime|a ''Generation 2''-inspired]] deco for his pickup truck mode. He reuses the blasters from his [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class and Deluxe Class Orion Pax figures]].

:He also comes with [[Hi-Q#Combiner Wars|Hi-Q]] (a redeco of ''Thrilling 30'' [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]) and a Pretender shell redecoed from [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s, decorated after the original unreleased grey-and-red gorilla shell.

:This figure was only available through [[Fun Publications]]' [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Subscription Service 5.0]] and shipped together with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TFSS|Double Pretender Megatron]].
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==''Cyber Series''==
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, not an upsized KO.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure and transforms from a truck (which is based on the ''Generations Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime figure) into a robot in just 7 simple steps. The figure's transformation engineering had taken cues from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Optimus Prime]] figure, while it still retains the same ol' articulation.

:As with other earlier Cyber Series figures, Optimus Prime had a rather strange release cycle. At first, he only retailed exclusively in Asia and Latin America, with the closest to a U.S. release being in limited quantities from online retailer BigBadToyStore.com. He did, however, end up being available in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and also later as a Walgreens exclusive.

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[[File:Generations-Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Trukk with Munky arms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Commander, 2015)

:This new roughly 11-inch leader-sized mold of Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to trailer/truck combination and back, with the transformation taking cues from both the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class]] and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Legion Class|the ''Robots in Disguise'' Legion Class]] toys. Surprisingly, he does have a reasonable amount of articulation, including a balljointed head and hinged joints for his arms, shoulders and legs, plus lateral hinges for his feet. His head includes [[light-piping]] and, unlike other Cyber Series toys, his truck windows have ''actual'' transparent plastic rather than just being merely painted.

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[[File:Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime-redeco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Trukk with Munky arms but slightly more G1.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Commander, 2017)

:A redeco of of the Cyber Commander toy above, this Prime features grey plastic replacing the original blue, some deco differences on the arms, body & legs. He also features a flame tampograph on the sides of his vehicle front. He comes in an altered packaging that replaces the first version's painted [[prototype]] [[stock photography|stock photos]] with CG renders depicting the new deco, and also features a new Hasbro product code number, thus making him officially a separate product rather than a drastic running change [[variant]].

:Interestingly, the side profile of the cab transitions from red to blue with a flame-like design, obviously nodding towards his movieverse counterpart.

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[[File:TF-Heroes-and-Villains-Optimus-Prime-Megatron-2-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Megatron''' (Heroes & Villains, 2021)

:In 2021, the ''Cyber Series'' Batallion Optimus Prime and [[Megatron_(G1)/Generations_toys#Cyber_Series|Megatron]] figure were reissued as a 2-pack exclusive to Amazon.com.
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==''Platinum Edition''==
:''See also:'' [[#Thrilling30PlatinumEdition]]
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YOTG-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Don't bother asking for explanations'' ''She'll just tell you that she came'' ''In the year of the <s>cat</s> goat'']]
*'''Optimus Prime Year of the Goat Edition''' (2015)
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon", "saber weapon", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:Released to celebrate the Year of the Goat, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Goat" Optimus Prime is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime]], featuring the same discs lacking the G2 Autobot logo found on the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] version of the mold, but otherwise keeping all the electronics from the original release. Like Year of the Goat Soundwave, Year of the Goat Optimus Prime features an awkward mix of orange, black, clear pink (in some parts including missiles, the discs, and even the pump!), some clear blue (the missile's tips), translucent plastic, and some hint of chrome silver (mostly his trailer parts, which happens to give the trailer somewhat of a resemblance to that of the aforementioned Scourge).
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-OsS-OsF-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Meanwhile, in an alternate universe, the arms are his weak points for Megatron.]]
*'''One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall''' (2-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Smokestacks/Laser Gun, energy unit/ion blaster

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager toy. Rather than the [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors like the ''Age of Extinction'' 2-pack figure, the toy's deco is very similar to the ''Classics'' release, with some changes and omissions: his blue plastic is a dark metallic sheen, his knee's yellow detailing was removed, his small Autobot symbol tampograph was placed on his right shoulder, and his larger one is placed on his energy unit. His side door/arm kibble is left unpainted. According to [[Mark Weber]], this was meant to represent his abdominal area being torn in the movie's battle. (Yeah, we have no idea how it works, since the "battle damage" parts end up on his ''arms'' in robot mode.)

:Both his robot and vehicle mode [[stock photography|stock photos]] depict him slightly mistransformed.

:''Platinum Edition'' Optimus Prime was only available as part of a 2-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Platinum Edition|Megatron]], named "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" after Optimus Prime's famous line in the movie. In the United States and Canada, this set was officially released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive. It was also available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely the Philippines and Singapore; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was both sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and available via Tesco's website (but never found in stores). Surprisingly, it was (and still is) a common find in Brazilian online stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/PlatinumOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YotR-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Also known as "Hybrid Style Convoy Hasbro Edition", but more expensive.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Year of the Rooster Edition ''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand

:In an ''unexpected'' turn of events, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Optimus Prime is an ''unchanged'' release of ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' [[#Hybrid_Style|Convoy]], making it the very first Hasbro release of the figure. He retains all of the original figure's accessories, and the die-cast construction.

:Ironically, despite being a redeco of a small yet complex adult collectible, the figure is marked as "for ages 8 and up". Hope you didn't lose the small parts here.

:The set was first released as an exclusive in Taipei Movie & Toy Convention 2016 in limited quantities; and later through [[Walmart]]'s Canadian website. In late March 2019, the figure finally saw distribution in the US as a BigBadToyStore exclusive.
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==''Titans Return''==
[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=2|An Optimus Prime... ''retooled from an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]?'' '''WHAT IS THIS MADNESS?''']]
*'''Autobot Apex & Powermaster Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, [[Hi-Q#Generations|Apex]] Titan Master

:A heavy retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generations|Ultra Magnus]], this Optimus Prime is based on the Powermaster Optimus Prime toy from 1988. Despite this, Hi-Q (now renamed 'Autobot Apex', presumably for trademark reasons) doesn't form the engine on Prime's chest; instead, he transforms into a de-faceplated version of the original Powermaster Optimus Prime cab robot head, over which a helmet slides during transformation to complete the Powermaster Prime look. In all three of Optimus Prime's modes are various pegs and seats with which Titan Master figures can interact. Like other Leader Class figures, his base mode can connect to other ''Titan Returns'' figures with base modes.

:Most notably in terms of new tooling, the panels on the undersides of Powermaster Optimus Prime's forearms feature slots under the fists, which allow the guns to tab in and be held much more stably than with Ultra Magnus. And due to the amount of empty space in the cab area in vehicle mode, Powermaster Prime can fully transform without the need to remove his head.

:Powermaster Optimus Prime also comes with a collector's card based on his packaging art.

:In an undocumented feature, because he comes with the same rifles as ''Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus'', his weapons can be combined into a huge, multi-barreled rifle. His instructions show that one of the two Titan Master seat guns can peg onto the top of his chest plate in base mode, but are unclear on exactly ''how''. The tab on the chest plate plugs into the hole where the Titan Master's feet peg in. However, in doing so the Titan Master will no longer fit. Due to the extra panels that were added to the legs, Optimus has trouble standing flat on both feet. Fortunately, this doesn't have any serious effect on the toy's stability due to the size of the feet. His gray plastic comes tinged somewhat, perhaps as a result of a [[Photodegradation|yellowed]] specimen of the original Powermaster figure (such as the one on this very page) being used as a reference. He comes with two different Autobot symbols: The ones on the shoulders are a Movie variant, while the trailer features a ''Generation 1''-styled insignia.

:[[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Fortress Maximus]]'s instructions depict him as part of the [[Cybertron City (TR)|Cybertron City]] combination. Meanwhile, the "Siege on Cybertron" instructions show him as a part of the [[Nemesis Command]] combination, albeit mislabeled as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Autobot Blaster]].

:This mold was further retooled as ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Super Ginrai]], which was redecoed into Siege On Cybertron [[Ginrai (robot)#Titans Return|Magnus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRPMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Powermaster Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime that turns into a ''jet''? AND HE'S A DECEPTICON? '''''THE MADNESS IS SPREADING!''''']]
*'''Diac & Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Double-barreled rifle, [[Diac#Generations|Diac]] Titan Master

:This Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized Triple Changer mold, which transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. His robot mode is heavily based on ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]], whilst the deco appears to draw from Star Convoy. His Titan Master partner [[Diac#Toys|Diac]] transforms into his head (but any Titan Master figure is compatible). Like all ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Voyager class figures, he has built in mechanisms to "bulk up" his noggin. In his case these are spring-loaded pylons. His robot mode also features fake truck windows.

:This iteration of the mold and its redecos exhibit a minor design flaw: there are two tabs on the plane mode's wings that prevent the truck mode's trailer from fully closing at the rear. Ostensibly, this can be rectified by setting the wings slightly askew so they can properly flatten against each other. However, this leads to some holes on each wing not being lined up with some corresponding pegs on the trailer.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Legends'' [[Scourge (RID)#Voyager|Black Convoy]] and ''Street Fighter X Transformers'' [[Ryu#Toys|Ryu]], and retooled into [[Octane#Titans Return|Octone]]. Beginning with this wave, Hasbro changed the standard packaging design for ''Titans Return'' Voyagers from "Autobot" style to "Decepticon" style regardless of character faction.

:This mold would've been redecoed as "Action Master" Optimus Prime with a redecoed Infinitus Titan Master for the BotCon 2017 "Action on Hydrus Four" set that never came to be.

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[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Chaos-on-Velocitron-Laser-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime with a picture of him burning down forests!? <big>'''''THIS IS MADLY OUTRAGEOU...'''''</big>[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|no wait.]]]]
*'''Chaos on Velocitron''' (Giftset, 2017)
**''Accessories'': [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]], Double-barreled rifle, [[Refractor#Generations|Refractor]] Titan Master

:Released under the name "Laser Prime", this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the above Voyager Class figure, with its deco based on [[#Laser Optimus Prime|his ''Generation 2'' toy]]...and yes, the tanker's sticker is still him burning down forests. Unfortunately, the enormous stickers are usually poorly applied, resulting in peeling, trapped air bubbles, and misaligned placement.

:Refractor and Laser Prime were only available in a box set named "Chaos on Velocitron" that includes [[Dynamus#Generations|Dynamus]] and [[Quickswitch#Generations|Quickswitch]], [[Parsec#Generations|Parsec]] and [[Nautica (G1)#Generations|Autobot Nautica]], [[Fastlane#Generations|Fastclash]], and a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TRCOV|Rodimus Prime]] Titan Master head. The set was officially announced by Hasbro to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], and was sold at stores in the United States, Canada, and Hasbro's Asian markets (such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong). Despite this, it later became available via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States (but not in Canada) as well, actually sold by Amazon directly (as compared to a third-party seller).
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===Primitive Skateboarding Promotion===
[[File:TF-Generations-TR-Primitive-Skateboarding-Powermaster-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A black Optimus that isn't [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|evil]]? And he has ''blue'' windows?! '''''THIS IS TOO MADDENING! GAHHHHHH!''''']]
*'''Optimus Prime & Shreddicus Maximus''' (Primitive Skateboarding exclusive Leader Class, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, '[[Shreddicus Maximus]]' Titan Master, Skateboard, 3-piece ramp/railgun

:Released as part of a collaboration between Transformers and [https://primitiveskate.com/ Primitive Skateboarding], this figure is a black repaint of the ''Titans Return'' Powermaster Optimus Prime, with the deco somewhat resembling [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]], but with some gold trims and Primitive Skateboarding markings partially designed by Primitive Skateboard founder [https://hypebeast.com/tags/paul-rodriguez Paul Rodriguez]. He also comes with a new hoverboard accessory (resembling the one [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] used in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''), which Shreddicus Maximus (or any other Titan/Prime Master) can attach to. This board is designed to attach to the included three-piece skating ramp & rail assembly, which can be folded up and rebuilt into a railgun (get it?) that other figures can wield.

: Optimus & Shreddicus were initially [[exclusive]] to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017, where they sold out. A small portion of the run had been held for future sales: [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] put the set up for sale for about five minutes on [[August 14]] before selling out. The remainder was available at [[HasCon 2017]]'s exclusives booth, but again they burned through the stock very quickly.
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==''Alt-Modes''==
[[File:Alt-Modes OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1, 2, 3'''

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Optimus Prime is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all three cases of the first series.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alt-Modes|Nemesis Prime]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Ultra Magnus]].

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*'''Silver Optimus Prime''' (Alt-Modes, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''

:Released in the second series of ''Alt-Modes'', "Silver Optimus Prime" is, somewhat obviously, a silver redeco of the previous toy, referencing his "heat-resistant alloy" body from "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]".
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:Hasbro-Generations-MP10.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''ID Number: '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Another Hasbro release of the [[#MP10|MP-10 mold]], which is ''basically a reissue'' of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|2010 ''Transformers'' line's ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime]], but with the Japanese release's ID number. Surprisingly he is NOT mistransformed on the initial official photography... until secondary stock photos had the vehicle mode ''slightly'' mistransformed. Unlike the original, Hasbro version, this version features silver paint on the interior of the trailer. This version also removes the red paint on the die cast hinge piece in his body and replaces it with blue paint. Sadly, this figure doesn't come with the Key to Vector Sigma. Due to compact packaging, the trailer is prone to scuffing.

:The figure debuted as a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017 exclusive in the U.S., then as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in the United States and Canada.
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==''Power of the Primes''==
[[File:TF-Generations-PotP-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Signs of steroid abuse include aggression, acne and... smokestacks?]]
*'''Evolution Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-09'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 25]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': trailer/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix of Leadership core

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Optimus Prime" transforms from a truck with a trailer into a robot and back. The individual truck transforms into his "Orion Pax" form based on his appearance in the Generation 1 episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", and he is able to form the core of Optimus Prime's robot mode. His trailer forms Prime's entire body, sharing a noticeable amount of details with MP-10 mold, most notably an almost identical head sculpt. He is the first non-''Masterpiece'' ''Generations'' G1 Optimus Prime figure to include removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory, which is stored in his chest in the 'Evolved' form. The center of his Matrix of Leadership can be replaced with any [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]]. His [[ion blaster]] can be split into two weapons for Orion Pax to use, while also store on Optimus Prime's back via visible [[5 mm post]]s of Orion Pax's hands, though this is undocumented in the instructions. The Takara version of the mold lacks the production numbers located at his right shins. Depending on the individual copy, Optimus Prime is prone to having a number of quality control issues: ranging from two left/right arms and/or legs/feet on the evolution armor, to lacking stickers on the trailer pieces. On the other hand, the trailer can also be towed by any other figure with a compatible hitch.

:Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Optimus's wave reached U.S. store shelves in December 2017.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into ''Power of the Primes'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Power of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]] and later into ''Selects'' [[#Selects|Star Convoy]].
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==''War for Cybertron: Siege''==
[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I traded my smokestacks for those kickin' roof lights!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-06'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''IACON'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to [[For safety reasons|short-smokestacked]] Cybertronian armored truck and back. For an inexpensive mass-retail release, Optimus's robot mode is very accurate to his design from the original cartoon (albeit with added details) and also features excellent poseability on par with a ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' toy, resulting in a version of the character that gives collectors lots of bang for their buck. He includes two weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]—the "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," which is an axe that transforms into a shield, and the "W-M3 RF [[Ion blaster|Ion Blaster]]." Both weapons can combine to form the "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster." An argument could be made that being able to flip around Optimus's underarm kibble to form underslung gatling guns is an undocumented gimmick. Optimus Prime also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:In vehicle mode, opening the figure's windows shows the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Matrix of Leadership]] molded into the plastic behind the windows. Due to the transformation, the Matrix doesn't end up in the chest in robot mode. Despite being a Voyager-scale figure, the truck mode is considerably small, in scale with a Legends-sized figure. Whether through coincidence or design, it's possible to fit a ''Power of the Primes'' Matrix core (and by extension, a [[Prime Master]] or [[Titan Master]]) in his chest.

:An additional, undocumented but confirmed third "hover truck" mode exists, which is achieved by folding all of his wheels under his vehicle mode. While the back wheels don't lock in anywhere, the two front wheels actually have small tabs that plug into slots on the back of the wheel sections that aren't used for either of his other modes.<ref>[http://www.toyboxsoapbox.com/2018/11/13/transformers-siege-voyager-optimus-prime-review/ "At some convention somewhere one Hasbro rep let slip that Siege Optimus Prime also had a hidden hover truck mode."] on Toybox Soapbox</ref>

:There is a message written in [[Cybertronian language|Cybertronian letters]] on Optimus Prime's box art, which reads "LIGHT THE DARKEST HOUR."

:While Optimus greatly resembles the inner robot of ''Siege'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], he is actually a completely different mold and therefore not compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]]. This mold was later used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Nemesis Prime]]. A large number of parts of this figure were reused for the ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime figure released in 2020. Due to this, the trailer packaged with the ''Earthrise'' figure is fully compatible with the ''Siege'' figure's truck mode.

:Care should be taken not to pull the waist transformation hinge too far back or else the partially open clip housing the pin may break.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP7V5NVghvE]</ref> Depending on the individual quality control, the roof panel (notably the rear right side) may not shut properly in vehicle mode.

:While Hasbro and TakaraTomy's releases of the toy are almost identical, the battle damage paint apps on the latter's shoulders and legs are slightly altered in size.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Alfes2010/status/1099375629361795072 Alfes2010's comparison of both Siege Optimus Prime toys]</ref>

:Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Optimus's wave reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018.
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[[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S40-Leader-Class-Galaxy-Upgrade-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"Rooflights? Pah! Check ''this'' out!"]]
*'''Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S40'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-37'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 23]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''CONVOY'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 "JF-50 Twinblast [[Super Mode|Galaxy Pack]]" armor pieces, 2 "W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers," "JF-15 Gravity Force Laser," 2 front wheels/armguards

:Part of the second wave ''Siege'' Leader Class figures, "Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime" is an extensive retool of the same line's [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], taking heavy design cues from [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]] (the Japanese series name being "''Galaxy Force''," which is referenced in the name). He transforms into a heavily armed fire truck like the ''Cybertron'' figure, but with a Cybertronian aesthetic. The two "W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers" are unpainted blasters from ''Siege'' Ultra Magnus, and as such, mirror the detailing placed just behind ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]'s cab. Their hexagonal tips resembling ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime's Super Mode leg cannons were likely a foresight for this retooling, but are molded in black rather than grey likely due to [[gang-molding]]. Optimus Prime also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:The core figure's robot mode is inspired by Prime's Generation 1 look, but with [[Kibble|vehicle mode details]] and coloration (including yellow eyes) based on the cab of his ''Cybertron'' counterpart. As with the original ''Cybertron'' figure, the barrel of the truck's left cannon can be detached and wielded by Prime as a rifle called the "JF-15 Gravity Force Laser." The sides of the bumper in truck mode can detach and form arm cannons based on his ''Cybertron'' counterpart's forearms. All five weapons are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Because of the nature of the mold, additional shoulderpads [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|resembling halves of his truck cab]] were included to complete the Super Mode's resemblance to the template. The vehicle mode's cannons can be underslung and handheld similarly to the ''Cybertron'' figure thanks to the sliding pegs, but lack the original's gimmicks. Unlike Ultra Magnus, Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime also features flip-out support struts on the leg armor to compensate the back's weight. While they're hardly needed since the armor's bulk is heavy enough to support the weight, the pieces also prevent the leg armors from standing flat when left folded in.

:Unlike the above Voyager Class figure, this Prime is fully compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]], as is Ultra Magnus with Optimus's Super Mode gear. Also, whether intentional or not, the figure scales almost perfectly with other figures from the original Cybertron line.

:The box art of his vehicle modes is [[Stock photography#Problems with stock photos|mistransformed]], likely as a result of using CGI renders; the two shoulder pieces are shown being left on, which is genuinely impossible and in fact appear to be clipped through each other. They are instead stored inside the leg armor, which forms the back end of the trailer. Strangely, the clear blue plastic used for the cab has light bars molded in, but they are painted over in red. Presumably this is to make the inner robot appear more like G1 Optimus, but results in a less accurate vehicle mode compared to the ''Cybertron'' design. Additionally, there are existing stock photos of the figure without the wingpack and the smaller robot head flipped out.
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-35th-Voyager-Classic-Animation-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm the one you want.]]
*'''Classic Animation Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S65'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")

:Specially branded for the 35th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, ''Siege'' "Classic Animation Optimus Prime" is a redeco of the Voyager Class figure above, featuring a cel-shaded paint pattern that evokes his appearance in the cartoon (though the physical result is more like that of [[Transformers: Devastation|''Devastation'']]). In addition, the grey plastics and paint operations are now replaced with white, and the tire rims' paint is omitted.

:Alongside fellow cel-shaded figure [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#S66|Megatron]] and the other "35th Anniversary" Optimus was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, and among the first figures that debuted a new, "worldwide" [[multilingual packaging]] design that merged the languages typically found on European packaging with those found on American packaging. In a bit of a snafu, though, all the English texts on his packaging are simply repeated four times, instead of being translated into French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese, or omitted in case two or more translations would be identical to each other (or to the English version).
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==''Collaborative''==
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[[File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|400px|Where [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|he]] at?]]
*'''MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition''' ([[July 19]], [[2019]])
**''Accessories'': trailer, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]], blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], [[Proton pack]], hose, ghost trap module, [[Slimer]]

:''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' Ghostbusters x Transformers ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition (whew!) is a [[Ghostbusters]]-themed redeco of the MP-10 Convoy/Optimus Prime mold.

:Optimus Prime is now decoed in white, dark gray and red, with a Ghostbusters "no ghosts" logo on his right shoulder in addition to the Autobot logo on his left. The trailer is decoed similarly, with Ecto-1 style details adorning the sides, as well as green ghost splatter. Optimus's vehicle mode bumper includes an "ECTO-35" plate, which can be seen through his chest in robot mode, referencing the 35th Anniversary of both the ''Transformers'' and ''Ghostbusters'' franchises.

:He includes all his accessories, aside from [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and his axe, gaining a number of additional ones consistent with the theme. The trailer opens out into the "Ecto-Base," or can be stood upright as the "Ecto Maintenance Dock." A snap-on cover can be applied to Roller to turn him into a ghost trap, a painted opaque version of the [[Slimer]] figure included with Ectotron, and a "roof-rack accessory" using the same mold as [[Ectotron]]'s that pegs into the roof of the trailer. This final item converts into a proton pack for robot mode, pegging into the hole in his back, and a hose connects his ion blaster to the proton pack to serve as a particle thrower. In addition, the figure's packaging is shaped like a proton pack, complete with clips to enable the buyer to strap it to their back.

:Ectotron can ''sort of'' fit into Prime's trailer, but this requires the former's equipment rack to be removed from the roof, and clearance within the trailer prevents the trailer's rear tailgate from closing.

:Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and the [[Hasbro Pulse]] online store.

::*''[https://reflector.tfw2005.com/transformers-toys/crossovers/ghostbusters-transformers/optimus-prime-mp-10g-ecto-35/ Collaborative MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition at Reflector@TFW2005]''
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==''Generations Selects''==
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Star-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"The Hate Plague is back?" (jams the Matrix on the gun)]]
*'''Star Convoy''' ([[September 28]], 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS01'''
**''Accessories'': [[Star Trailer]]/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Silver Matrix]]

:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Star Convoy is a retool of the [[#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Leader Class mold]], featuring new lower legs, head, upper shoulders, and waist parts for both the armor and inner robot, and a new torso for the latter. The Optimus Prime inner robot is remolded to resemble his Generation 1 toy, complete with toy-accurate yellow eyes. Most of the armor's grey parts (especially the evolution armor's arms) are now remolded in red plastic to be more accurate to Star Convoy's character model, though there are a few sacrifices leaving some of the red patches on the trailer.

:The Matrix of Leadership is now replaced with the "Silver Matrix" that is a singular piece of plastic dipped in chrome. As such, it does not accommodate Prime Masters/Matrices/Enigmas. The Matrix can be held by 5 mm fist holes and can combine with the guns to form a "Big Bang Cannon". Unlike the original versions of the mold, Star Convoy's stickers, intended to be applied to his trailer, come on a sheet instead of being factory-applied.

:The star-shaped piece that clips into Star Convoy's chest is new to this version of the mold. Because it pegs into a small hole between the tops of the doors to Star Convoy's chest compartment, it introduces an additional step to access the matrix chamber. The red connector which attaches the star to the figure is misassembled, and flipped from its proper orientation. Due to this, the star is prone to not attaching securely to the chest and can easily pop out without much effort. A fix<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-selects-star-convoy-super-megatron-snaptrap-figures.1172403/page-113#post-17312785]</ref> utilized by some to address the issue involves popping out the star and connector, then flipping the connector around, before reattaching both parts to the figure. Care should be taken when handling the star and transforming Star Convoy to ensure it does not bump against other parts of the figure or experience undue stress, as it is molded from clear plastic coated in gold chrome. The stem of the star is particularly fragile and has been known to break without much force being applied to it.

:Reminiscent of the fact that the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|''Return of Convoy'' Star Convoy]] figure could transform into a battle station, a "Z Base Mode" resembling that original battle station mode was created for the character and introduced in the ''Selects'' [[Super Megatron comic 1|Special Comic promoting Super Megatron]]. This figure (and any of the ''Power of the Primes'' Evolution Optimus Prime molds) is capable of being configured into this form. In reference to the fact that the original Star Convoy figure included a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Micromaster version of Hot Rod]] to man the battle station, one can populate the Z Base Mode with the [[Firebolt (G1)#Titans Return|Firedrive]] or Rodimus Prime Titan Masters from [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Hot Rod's ''Titans Return'' figure]] and the "Chaos on Velocitron" box set respectively. As said Hot Rod Micromaster could also store in the original Star Convoy figure's chest, one can also re-enact this functionality by taking a Matrix frame from a ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Leader Class figure and placing one of the aforementioned Titan Masters in it, then inserting the frame into Star Convoy's chest.

:This toy was released exclusively through [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and, thanks to brand unification, [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other online retailers in the United States and Canada. It is the first ''Selects'' figure to be developed by TakaraTomy.
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==''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''==
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|That's the news everyone's waiting for!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER-02'''
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Optimus Prime with Trailer'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 25]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]

:Released as part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Leader Class toys, Optimus Prime is a cartoon-accurate, Voyager-sized mold with the front of the head and legs, knee flaps, feet, truck-side panels, and various inner parts reused from his ''Siege'' toy. This also means that, like the ''Siege'' toy, the truck mode is unusually small for a Voyager figure.

:For the first time for a non-''Masterpiece'' ''Generations'' toy, Optimus Prime comes with a trailer (which is also compatible with the ''Siege'' toy) that converts into a combat deck/repair bay with an artillery robot, which can be detached and used as a jetpack via a 5mm peg on the bottom. Awesome. He is also the first Voyager-sized figure with an opening chest compartment containing a removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory. In an undocumented feature, the Matrix is able to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the Battle Masters assortment or attach to similarly sized posts such as the ones inside his trailer. His transformation scheme reuses some engineering and concepts from the ''Siege'' Voyager Class figures and ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS38|38 Optimus Prime]], with a new torso transformation. Interestingly, his rear wheels are borrowed from ''Studio Series'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|32]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS44|44 Optimus Prime]]. Part of the trailer's ramp detaches to form a shield and can connect to other ramps in the [[A.I.R. Lock System]]. Like ''Siege'' Jetfire, Optimus Prime features a hinge joint in each of his knuckles but without the flip-out post hole mechanism, instead having it facilitated by the shape of his palm and thumb. Interestingly, the placement of his front wheels in robot mode evokes the [[Studio OX]] version of his character model (though significantly larger compared to the artwork). Optimus also has molded drilled-rotor brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainline ''Transformers'' figure.

:As the front grill/wheel piece is connected with a c-clip, removing it allows the waist to turn without being hindered. Whether by coincidence or not, the Energon Strikeshield from the ''Siege'' figure can attach onto the forearm (if the hands are tucked away) with the tabs on the axe's hinged handle. Also likely coincidental, the trailer's hitch post is at exactly the right height to let it rest inside the 5mm hole on [[Roller (G1)#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' Roller]] and can even be pulled along on flat surfaces with the tiny truck.

[[File:TF-WFC-ER-Prime-Comparison.jpg|300px|thumb|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Dodged another shot!]] (''Stock image comparison'')]]
:Confusingly, the figure had many color differences in different official promotional images. The original 3D renders depicted his colors completely show-accurate to the G1 cartoon (minus the blue codpiece, and with quite rare toy-accurate yellow eyes), the lack of striping on the forearms/side doors, and fully blue artillery robot for the trailer, while the pre-release prototype seen in New York Comic Con 2019 and the secondary stock photos had his hands and elbows molded in grey, with artillery robot being cast in grey and silver plastic similar to the rest of the trailer. According to [[John Warden]], this was due to the limitations of the mold. Even later, Takara's stock photos showed the figure with blue elbows and a blue and silver artillery robot. The retail release of the figure ultimately, for the most part, went with colors showcased in Hasbro's physical toy stock photos, but with previously yellow eyes now more cartoon-accurate blue, and with his hands, codpiece, and the back piece of his head painted in metallic blue.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIu3DkO1Sj0</ref> Early renders also displayed the figure's inner-shins as being molded in the same blue color as the rest of the legs, although the final figure presents them cast in gray and unpainted. The sample on the TakaraTomy stock photos also depict his trailer hitch as a single piece.

:Unfortunately, the change from toy accurate yellow eyes to cartoon-accurate blue clashes with the unpainted blue face, making it barely visible. The figure's head can be swapped with the head of the ''Siege'' figure (though the blue plastic is a slightly lighter shade) but it can cause some parts clash while transforming, as the back of the ''Earthrise'' head is a new, flatter part. This is also why the part is a painted red piece, so exercise some caution while tucking away/flipping out the head while transforming.

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Optimus's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Optimus' piece of the map contains the labelled location of a planet called "[[Micro|MICRON]]".

:The non-converting long-barreled Ion Blaster, the Energon Axe, [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]'s jetpack, and [[Roller (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Roller]] were sold separately as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]], though due to a section of Optimus' back being marginally wider than the space available, some force may be required to fully attach the jetpack. The Energon Axe is also specifically molded to fit onto Optimus' right hand, with the 5mm peg sliding into the bottom side of his hand. Although it can fit on his left hand if slid through the top, this puts noticeable stress on the axe's peg due to the thumb sliding up against the housing.

:The Combat Deck, including its artillery robot and shield/ramp, was redecoed for the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime's]] Spoiler Pack. The Optimus Prime mold was also used to make ''War for Cybertron Trilogy Selects'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]].

:Optimus Prime first saw release in Bangkok before its actual release date in March.
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[[File:TF-Generations-Amazon-Prime-Day-Alt-Universe-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Relive your traumatic childhood on Prime Day!]]
*'''Alternate Universe Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-17'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#AltUniverseOP|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]

:"Alternate Universe Optimus Prime" is a grayscaled redeco of the figure above with a new head that evokes the battle damage and his death in ''The Transformers: The Movie''. The Matrix of Leadership is the same as the mass retail Leader, though the Ion Blaster is painted completely silver and his rear calves are painted. Another change is the number of lugnuts on the wheels of the trailer. The normal retail version has 10 lug nuts per wheel, whilst this release has none. He is packaged in a ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]''-styled box that depicts Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] grieving during his death scene reflected on a window of his damaged truck mode.
:There are reported issues where the left chest piece is unable to tab in fully due to a deformed pin, leaving a small uneven gap visible in robot mode.

:This is the only ''Earthrise'' toy to lack an ID number and map piece and isn't part of the Galactic Odyssey Collection. Coincidentally, Hasbro ID number WFC-E28 is never used in the toyline within its range of E1 to E41, lending to the possibility that WFC-E28 was intended to be his.

:Alternate Universe Optimus Prime was supposed to release as an exclusive for Amazon Prime Day 2020, though the day was pushed back several months, making the toy release much earlier. The figure first saw release in some Malaysian hobby shops ''before'' it was fully revealed on Hasbro's June 26 [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] stream. The figure was later released in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive as part of the 7th wave of TakaraTomy ''Selects'' toys.
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==''War for Cybertron Trilogy''==
[[File:Earthrise_Centurion_mini_OP.JPG|upright=0.5|thumb|Get me the smallest Optimus you have. No, that's too small.]]
*'''Deluxe Centurion Drone''' (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E33'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-22'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021

:A minuscule figurine of Optimus Prime, about 10 millimeters tall, is included in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Deluxe Centurion set, which is meant to complement the [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Haslab Unicron]] figure.

:Despite coming in a ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]''-style box, the set is only branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'', and doesn't include a ''Selects'' lineup number, instead having an ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' ID number. [[TakaraTomy]] released this toy as part of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' in [[Japan]].<ref name="TT Twitter">[https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1285098906422931456/ "Takara Tomy Twitter announcement"]</ref>

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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Voyager-Battle-3-Pack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:Optimusprime-g2.jpg|Well]] [[Jhiaxus (G2)|gee]], [[Enerax|axe]] [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|us!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle 3-Pack, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 20]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, [[Enerax#Toys|Enerax]] and [[Sheeldron#Toys|Sheeldron]] [[Battle Master]]s

:Promoting the ''Earthrise'' chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this version of Optimus Prime is a trailer-less redeco of the ''Earthrise'' Leader Class mold in darker colors more reminiscent of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|G1 figure]]. He comes with Battle Masters Enerax and Sheeldron, translucent yellow redecoes of ''Siege'' [[Pteraxadon#Toys|Pteraxadon]] and ''Earthrise'' [[Soundbarrier#Toys|Soundbarrier]] respectively, without the effects parts. In terms of deco, Optimus's blue plastic/paint operations and the unpaintable gray joints are replaced with the same darker shade of blue (which also coincidentally resembles the erroneous deco used for most of TakaraTomy's stock photos of the mold), the interiors of his opening chest windows are unpainted, the molded detail in the center of his pelvis is painted yellow, the translucent plastic is the ''slightest'' smoky green, and the eyes are a non-metallic light blue.

:The stock renders for both the robot and vehicle modes are inconsistent with the later stock photos: The forearms are still depicted as stripeless in robot mode, while the rear hip piece and the thighs are differently colored in the truck mode render.

:As with other ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' figures, Optimus Prime was exclusive to Walmart in Canada and the United States.
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[[File:WFC-Netflix-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|400px|[[Obi-Wan Kenobi|"You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would destroy the Decepticons, not join them!"]]]]
*'''Spoiler Pack''' (Leader Unboxing, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-16'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021
**''Accessories:'' [[Dark Saber#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Dark Saber]], "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster", two forearm blasters, shield/ramp, artillery robot, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Combat Deck]], [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]] and [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]] [[Battle Master]]s, "Fire Blast", 3 [[energon cube#War for Cybertron Trilogy|energon cubes]], [[Play-Doh|compound]]
{{note|This figure of [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime]] also represents a "much darker future" of Optimus Prime in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] cartoon.}}

:Promoting the ''Earthrise'' chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Leader Unboxing set contains a redeco of ''Siege'' Voyager Class [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]] as Nemesis Prime. The figure comes with ''Siege'' Optimus's "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (but not his "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield") plus a sizeable number of extras that beef up the price. These include: a redecoed trailer from ''Earthrise'' [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]]; the Dark Saber, [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]], and large forearm blaster accessories, all from the [[#Power_of_the_Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Evolution Leader Class toy]]; [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]], a [[redeco]] of ''Earthrise'' Battle Master [[Slitherfang#Toys|Slitherfang]], along with their blast effect part; and a compound through which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes, rereleased from ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ultra Magnus's]] Spoiler Pack. Fangtron and the shield/Combat Deck ramp are both compatible with the [[A.I.R. Lock System]], as the former can turn into a ramp or a shield for Nemesis Prime. This toy also features a different deco compared to the above TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. Namely, he is in fact molded in very dark gray plastic as opposed to the deep black of the Takara version, and the vehicle stripes, bumper guns, and wheel rims are silver instead of teal.

:The Hasbro stock photography for the truck mode is also ''laughably'' mistransformed, with the robot mode crotch being plainly visible, an error that actually requires a considerable amount of effort to replicate with the actual toy. In addition, neither the truck windows nor panels that cover the robot mode hands are compressed fully.

:Much like previous Spoiler Pack, this set is in a windowless box designed to look like an ammo crate and features translatable [[Cybertronian language|Ancient Autobot]]. The text on the package reads "FANGTRON" and "GIZA", while the 'spoiler' text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: "YOU MUST STAY TRUE / TO WHOM THE MATRIX HAS / CHOSEN, FOR IF YOU / DON’T, A MUCH / DARKER FUTURE AWAITS" and an Autobot-themed one: "THE DEAD UNIVERSE IS / UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE / EXPERIENCED, PRIME", which are both quotes from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] in [[Earthrise episode 5]]. The lateral side of the package also features artwork of Nemesis Prime, edited from art of ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime. Compared to the previous Spoiler Pack, the packaging itself has no plastic insert.

:This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA. In New Zealand, the set was sold exclusively at Toy World and Mighty Ape. Like the previous Spoiler Pack, the TakaraTomy release is packaged in a standard windowed box.
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==''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''==
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|optimus prall (prime small)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Core Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K1'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-03'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 20]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Part of the first wave of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a smaller, roughly Legends-sized mold that according to his product copy and stock images is meant to be posed with larger toys of the same character, but we would be stupid not to note that he is also a good size to interact with Titan Class figures. His transformation shares engineering with the [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure]], but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

:Optimus Prime also had a very minor problem standing straight even with the legs standing flat.

:Unlike the actual product, the truck door section of the wrist/hand part is unpainted in the CG stock render. Curiously, his instructions depict an Energon axe that was notably left out of the final release, and was not shown in stock photos. It is currently unknown if this axe will be included with a later release of the mold.

:In Japan, Optimus Prime was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

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[[File:WFC-K11 Optimus Prime Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 26]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Matrix of Leadership]]

:''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime featured a [[package refresh]] in the first wave of the ''Kingdom'' Leader Class toys. It featured no changes except for the gunmetal paint on the ion blaster being a ''very slightly'' lighter color.

:Much like most of the toyline, Optimus Prime comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character, Optimus Prime being one of them.
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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Titan-Ark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|200px|Scaled to fit inside the Ark's cockpit or a [[Mark Maher|decent-sized soul patch]].]]
*'''Autobot Ark''' (2021)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-K30'''

:''Kingdom'' Titan Class [[Ark (G1)#Generations|Autobot Ark]] comes with a minuscule figurine of Optimus Prime, similar to the Unicron-scaled one in the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Deluxe Centurion Drone set, designed to be in scale with the ''Ark''{{'}}s starship mode. It is cast in the same orange translucent plastic used for the Ark's windscreen, then painted over with a metallic red.
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==''Premium Finish''==
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PFWFC-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The REAL ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[#2020Netflix|Autobot Optimus Prime toy]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[October 30]], 2021)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF WFC-01 / PFGR 01'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-01'''
**''Accessories'': "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")

:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|Premium Finish]]'' subline, Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|''Siege'' Voyager Class toy]], with the same weapons and C.O.M.B.A.T. System functionality.

:In a similar deco to the ''[[3A|ThreeZero]]'' figure, Optimus Prime is redecoed to be completely accurate to his on-screen appearance in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' Trilogy cartoon]]; for example, the translucent blue parts are now green, an extra white stripe is added in the front of the sideways truck kibble, and the battle damage is changed.
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==''Legacy''==
[[File:Legacy Laser Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We're gonna party like it's 1995!]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-06'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 24]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Energon]] sword, Energon axe, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Legacy|Matrix of Leadership]], blaster, repair bay, trailer

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Leader Class toys, "Laser Optimus Prime" is an updated version of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|''Generation 2'' design]] which transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, with deco and sculpt details most directly based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2Reissue|2006 "Battle Convoy" reissue version's modified deco and stickers]] with a flame deco on the front from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#RTSDeluxe|his 2010 Deluxe Class figure]]. He includes an Energon sword, an Energon axe, a new removable Matrix of Leadership which echoes the sticker details of the 2006 reissue, and a trailer that can transform into a battle station (tanker deco of Optimus burning down a forest not included, sadly) with a small detachable double barreled cannon. The axe and sword can store either inside the trailer or on the cab, with the sword storing underneath the rear section of the cab like the original and the axe slotting in over the trailer hitch. His signature shoulder pylons can open outwards to reveal missile pods. His eyes are unpainted.

:Most of Laser Optimus Prime's lower body, including his hips, thighs, the front of his lower legs (except for the shin vents), and feet, reuse elements from the ''Earthrise'' toy above whereas other details like his crotch, shins, back of the lower legs, tires, and the entirety of his upper body are brand-new. Like the ''Earthrise'' toy, the shins have the ''Siege'' figure's trailer hitch on the outside. Laser Optimus' trailer can be attached to ''Earthrise'' Optimus, as well as ''Siege'' Optimus, ''Kingdom'' Huffer, and ''Kingdom'' Pipes, and vice-versa the ''Earthrise'' Trailer is compatible with Laser Optimus.

:Unfortunately, Laser Optimus Prime has several issues regarding its packaging. Firstly, his sword is made of rather soft plastic and may come bent in-package due to being held in the tight cardboard insert. It is also not uncommon for the tiedown over the truck nose to gradually scrape off some of his black paint during transit, revealing the red plastic underneath. Exercise caution while transforming him; As the smokestacks are [[Design_flaw#Clear_plastic_breakage|painted translucent plastic]], uncareful transformation may lead them to be snapped off. It's also fairly common for Optimus' head to not be correctly seated on the neck balljoint, limiting the range of motion. The head can be easily popped into place by holding the neck piece and pushing the head back.

:The [[Hasbro Pulse]] listing for the figure has him at "G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime" while the packaging itself merely labels him as "Laser Optimus Prime". Optimus has no G2 symbols, only a silver G1 insignia on the left cab door.

:This figure was redecoed into ''Legacy Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'' [[Scourge_(RID)#Legacy|Robots In Disguise 2000 Universe Scourge.]]

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[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Optimus.jpg|150px|thumb|'Til all are [[Package refresh|refreshed!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Core Class, 2022)
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a [[package refresh]] of the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Core Class figure]], with no other changes besides his packaging.

: Optimus Prime was spotted at a [[Toys"R"Us]] in [[Taiwan]] in mid-[[June]] 2022 before any official announcement from Hasbro.

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[[File:Legacy-A-Hero-Is-Born-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My son, who has every disease..]]
*'''A Hero is Born''' (2-pack, 2022)
**''Accessories'': Pistol, dispenser
:A fairly extensive retool of ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]] with a new head and cartoon-accurate chest, Orion Pax is a clear homage to the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector.27s Edition|release from 2005]]. Pax comes with both a red pistol and an [[Energon goodie]] dispenser, both also reused from ''Studio Series'' Kup.

:Orion Pax retains Kup's removable arm and leg feature, which is compatible with any 5mm port or post.

:This figure is a part of a [[Hasbro Pulse]]-exclusive 2-pack; also including [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Legacy|Alpha Trion]]. The set was put up for preorder during Pulsecon 2022.
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Cosmos (G1)

2022-08-02T00:43:46Z

Cosmos the Great: /* Titans Return */

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:''Cosmos is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]''.

[[File:G1CosmosColorModel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Apparently we're just [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xaj407ofjNE a way for this guy to know himself.]]]
Fast and intelligent, bored and lonely, '''Cosmos''' has reason to regret his abilities, which often separate him from his [[Autobot]] friends. Alas, his skills are far too extraordinary to ignore.

Few of his faction can achieve escape velocity and enter planetary orbit unaided, as he can, from planets as big as [[Earth]] or slightly larger. He carries fuel reserves sufficient for short orbital journeys; he is quite able to land on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], then take off and return to Earth. Cosmos enjoys such diversions immensely. Generally, however, he remains in orbit, relaying messages, observing enemy installations, and watching for [[Decepticon]] activity in nearby space. His optical sensors are able to observe a human radio host standing outside in the high desert from 600 miles up.

As a living [[Transformer]], his advantage over a simple satellite is great, but it is a boring life for Cosmos. Every so often he breaks the monotony by hovering eerily above the backyards of Earth citizens, drifting silently behind the cars of lone drivers with his running lights on, or briefly jamming TV transmissions with reruns of ''The Outer Limits''. He has also been known to zigzag through meteor showers on a clear night, showing off his space piloting skills. Naturally, this causes some consternation to the poor humans he is supposed to defend, but it's all in good fun. [[Primus]] save us from bored techies.

{{quote|This is terrible!}}
{{quote|Cosmos has been in worse predicaments...|Jazz and Perceptor on one of our hero's many misadventures|"[[The God Gambit]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michael McConnohie]] (English), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese)|[[Wang Wei]] (Chinese), [[Enrique Hernández]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Enrique Garduza]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Christian Weygand]] (German, Generation 2 dub of "Prime Target"), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French, 2 episodes), [[Ricardo Schnetzer]] (Portuguese), [[Carlos Seidl]] (Portuguese, "Blaster Blues"), [[Francisco José]] (Portuguese, "Make Tracks" & "Quest for Survival")}}

[[File:MMP2-Cosmos-in-space.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb]]
Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of Cosmos, Autobot deep-space reconnaissance officer. His continuing mission—to observe Decepticon activities. To provide intelligence to the Autobots in their never ending war. To boldly crash where no other Autobot has crashed before!

Our hero began his adventures with a bang, appearing out of nowhere to blindly lead the Autobot spacecraft straight into the sun. If not for the impetuous [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] trying to change their course and realizing the controls were locked, Cosmos would have had the greatest crash of all. Still, he did his best to save his fellow Autobots in the end, as his deep space armor allowed Cosmos to come inside the ship and continue poking vainly at the control panel long after the others collapsed from their circuits overheating. [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field eventually saved the Autobots, and they managed to vacate the crumbling ship inside a massive force sphere, tethered to Cosmos to bring them back to Earth. Cosmos's knack for crashing almost did them in anyhow, though — the same reprogrammed guidance directives that were controlling their ship were now being beamed by [[Teletraan I]] to Cosmos himself, forcing him to lead the force sphere back on a course into the sun. Only the freak chance of the Decepticon [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] visiting the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and blowing up Teletraan I on a whim saved the Autobots, and allowed Cosmos to begin towing them back to Earth. Even though time was of the essence, we can only assume Cosmos didn't crash-land upon re-entry. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:Blasterbluesonthemoon.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I choose Bachelor #2!]]
When next seen, Cosmos was patrolling the spaceways for Decepticon activity with [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] (probably as a punishment for actually liking Blaster's taste in music) when they came across a [[Decepticon lunar dome base|lunar base]] being run by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Against logic and precedent, Cosmos actually managed to make a perfect two point landing on a hillside near the base to eavesdrop. Enraged at Cosmos for defying all expectations and NOT crashing (not to mention the, uh... spying he was doing), Megatron ordered Astrotrain to bring him in as a prisoner. Prisoners of war, Cosmos and Blaster were then welded to the wall and used as a power booster and tuning mechanism for Megatron's trans-scrambler, wiping out all radio contact on Earth. Luckily, Blaster managed to send his own signal along Megatron's scrambling beam, alerting the Autobots to their location. [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] arrived and drew the Decepticons' attention away from their base. Left alone, Cosmos had to do little more than raise his arm to fire off a particle beam that totally destroyed Megatron's antenna array and saved the day, teaching tyrants everywhere once and for all not to underestimate an Autobot just because he's short, fat, ugly, lonely, nerdy and more than a little (Dare we say it?) spacey... {{storylink|Blaster Blues}}

[[File:Gambittitans&cosmos.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|I told you we should have gone hunting turkeys, but nooooooo...]]
Possibly Cosmos's shining moment was one for most of which he wasn't even conscious. Cosmos crash-landed rather dramatically on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] after being shot down by the pursuing Astrotrain, who was after the energy data the Autobot carried. Cosmos's body was discovered by [[Titan (species)|the moon's natives]], but Astrotrain quickly followed up, having overheard their superstitious discussion and set himself up as one of their [[Sky God]]s. The cowed, religious people quickly obeyed him, and Astrotrain put Cosmos's body in the main temple for use as an idol. The rebel [[Talaria]] overheard Astrotrain musing to himself about Cosmos's short-circuit and managed to use Cosmos's systems to get an SOS to the Autobots on [[Earth]]. With barely enough power flowing through his systems to stay active, Cosmos found a better use for it: shooting [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. With the Decepticon occupied for the moment, Talaria was able to escape unmolested. [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] were dispatched to Titan via Omega Supreme, and Cosmos was recovered, the Decepticons sent packing, and the Titans were freed from religious dogma. {{storylink|The God Gambit}}

Somehow, Cosmos managed to talk [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] into letting him serve on Earth for a while as part of the Autobots' joint Crimebuster program with the NYPD. He observed a traffic jam while hovering over Times Square, and later tried to chase down Starscream on foot with [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], only to end up causing massive structural damage to a human mall. Incidentally, Cosmos was back in space very shortly. {{storylink|Make Tracks}}

[[File:QuestForSurvival Cosmos ejects escape pod.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Hang on while I jettison my head."]]
After [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] pumped out hundreds of [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticlones]] to swarm over the countryside and gather power, Prime sent Cosmos into space to retrieve a giant can of [[robotic insecticide]]. (Really — we can't make this stuff up.) On his way back with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], though, Cosmos was attacked by [[Morphobot]]s on [[Floron III]]. Although he managed to break loose of their grip, the techno-organic plants left behind spores on his hull which quickly developed into fully functioning vines that entangled Cosmos as he tried to re-enter Earth's atmosphere. Spike and Bumblebee escaped in an ejector chamber, but Cosmos did his crash-landing bit and was covered in Morphobots by the time he came to a stop, with the robotic insecticide can still inside him. Bumblebee summoned the other Autobots to try and help, and it was Blaster's obnoxious music that ultimately cleared the way and allowed them to free Cosmos. [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] promised to give Cosmos "the best overhaul he'd ever had" when they got back to the Ark. Uh-huh... niiiiiice... {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:Cosmos in space.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Good evening, citizens of Earth.]]
When he uncovered a Decepticon operation to mine ore from an asteroid they'd pulled into orbit, Cosmos rushed back to warn Prime and gather a strike force. Optimus stressed caution instead and ordered Cosmos back up into space to acquire some hard evidence on the Decepticon activity. Cosmos did as he was asked and actually managed to grab a sample of ore right out of Astrotrain while the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] were loading him up. He brought this "hard evidence" back to Earth to show Prime. The Autobot leader commended Cosmos on his work, but he wasn't quite done and sent Cosmos back out into orbit yet again, this time to track Astrotrain to the refinery the Decepticons must have been using to process the ore. Prime loves his outer space yo-yo. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

When [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] intercepted a distress signal, Cosmos carried him, Bumblebee and Perceptor to [[Tlalakan (planet)|the planet]] of the [[Tlalakan (species)|Tlalakans]], a humanoid race held captive by the Decepticons. Too late, they realized that it was a Decepticon distress call. Droids blasted Cosmos, who (surprise, surprise) crashed on the planet. He remained damaged for a time, too much so to participate in many of the Autobots' adventures on the planet. {{storylink|Sea Change}}

Overflying [[Chumley|Lord Chumley]]'s castle, Cosmos reported back to headquarters that he'd found the Autobots who'd gone missing. He was able to transmit footage of the captives being subjected to Chumley's fiendish torture devices and report his coordinates to Teletraan I, but his transmission was cut off by Chumley himself, who invited Optimus to try and save his friends. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}}

Cosmos, once again teamed with Blaster, scoured the universe for more [[Ingredient X]] so that Perceptor could concoct more [[corrostop]]. One can only imagine how many moons and planets he bravely crash-landed on in his fruitless search. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:GrimlocksNewBrain Cosmos and SkyLynx crashed.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]

After the Autobots retook Cybertron, Cosmos was on the planet monitoring incoming space traffic with [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and Blaster. The planet was locked down due to the threat of an imminent attack, but an incoming human shuttle reported a mayday, and Kup ordered Cosmos to let it land. Unfortunately it was a trick, and they watched it crash into Cybertron's central power facility, disabling the planetary defences. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

Some time later, Cosmos was late flying in to Cybertron with [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] to see the activation of the new [[Power Platform Alpha|power platform]]. On his entry vector, Cosmos was blasted with [[anti-electron]]s, a dangerous substance designed to disrupt his normal operating functions. However, the anti-electrons seemed to have no effect on Cosmos at all, as moments later he crashlanded on Cybertron's surface. Perfectly normal. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Masterpiece'' toy bios=====
Cosmos was a friend of [[Reboost]] back during the latter's days as an orbital support drone. {{storylink|Reboost#Toys|''Masterpiece'' MP-54 Reboost bio}}

=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Cosmos was amongst the Autobots who accompanied Optimus into Earth orbit to stop Megatron's take-over of the ''[[Trigger]]''. They were able to repel the Decepticons from the space station in short order. {{storylink|First Contact (Star Gate)|First Contact}}

Cosmos accompanied Optimus Prime into Earth orbit after the Autobot leader's apparent demise. There, Cosmos safeguarded a human shuttle containing [[Makoto (Star Gate)|Makoto]] and the other crew members of the ''Trigger'' while Optimus went off to battle Starscream, who had commandeered the space station and made it into his new body. He was then almost sucked into a portal to a black hole when Starscream neared defeat, but was instead sent plummeting down to Earth when Optimus and Megatron worked together to defeat Starscream. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====Train Wars=====
Cosmos remarked on [[Overdrive]] using his [[Quantum Dial]] to vanish and rescue his comrades who were stuck in time. {{storylink|Train Wars}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year 2001, the Decepticons had managed to conquer Cybertron completely. Cosmos aided in the Autobots' exodus of the planet, though he came under heavy enemy fire during this mission. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

====''Mars Attacks: The Transformers''====
[[File:Mars Attacks The Transformers - Cosmos badassery.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|WILL YOU TALK TO ME NOW!]]
During a [[Martian]] invasion, the Autobots and Decepticons formed an alliance to see off the invaders. Though they defeated the Martian ground forces, the Martian saucers moved in to blast [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Mars Attacks: The Transformers|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Mars Attacks: The Transformers|Megatron]]. The pair were saved by Cosmos, who had hidden amongst the alien saucers in his [[alternate mode]] so he could mount a sneak attack on them. {{storylink|Mars Attacks: The Transformers}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Smeltingpoolminivehicles.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Apparently Cosmos never bothered to get an Earth mode.]]
Cosmos was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Like most of the cell, he had a stronger respect for their top fighter [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] than Perceptor, and along with the other Autobots overruled Perceptor's order not to search for Blaster's missing friend [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]]. In the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]], Cosmos provided some life-giving fuel to ol' [[Wheezel (G1)|Wheezel]] for information, only to find that Scrounge had been taken away to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] by the Decepticon [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]. Realizing Scrounge was probably dead already in the [[smelting pool]], Blaster went after his buddy anyway, and Cosmos and the others had to come after him and save his hide. Though Scrounge died, the Autobots managed to retrieve the last data from his infobanks, and learned that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the crew of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] were alive and well on the planet [[Earth]]! {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[File:Cosmosisakillingmachine.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Cosmos kills and kills and kills.]]
Galvanized by this knowledge, the Autobots planned a daring assault on [[Straxus (G1)|Lord Straxus]], planning to destroy both his seat of power at Darkmount and the new [[space bridge]] allowing transit to Earth. Darkmount was destroyed, but the Decepticons interrupted Blaster before he could finish setting the charges on the bridge. Instead, Cosmos, Blaster, and the rest of their unit were chased over the other side, and found themselves stuck on planet Earth. Here they were greeted immediately by a group of humans. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Before they could react, they were approached by the Decepticon fliers [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], who correctly identified them as Autobots and were about to open fire when [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] realised the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] was undefended and diverted his troops there instead. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

However, the humans belonged to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. While Cosmos and the other Autobots, unfamiliar with how things worked on Earth, tried to talk to their vehicles, RAAT deployed "electric snow" missiles to disorient them. Cosmos's group was then too dazed to fight back, and were captured with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Cosmos and his fellows were disassembled, with their heads getting mounted on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} The Autobots were only released after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid by combining them into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|giant mechanical suit]] to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

''Following [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] back to the Ark, Cosmos and the others got lost after their guide spontaneously vanished into [[limbo]]. Even worse was the reason for the disappearance—[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had returned to the present. Unfortunately, Cosmos was punched out of the sky by Galvatron, and joined the rest of his comrades in defeat.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} ''After Galvatron was forced into retreat by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's team finally managed to reach the Ark, where they learned of Optimus Prime's apparent demise at the hands of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Cosmos attended Prime's funeral and assimilated into Earth's depleted Autobot forces, though it was soon revealed that Prime's death was a ruse.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}} ''When [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] went missing following a reconnaissance mission in [[Portland|Greater Portland]], it was Cosmos who searched human law enforcement computers and located the errant Autobot in [[New York City|New York]], where [[J.D.|two]] [[Mark Brookes|hoodlums]] were using him to commit a series of robberies.'' {{storylink|Missing in Action}}

[[File:Blasterbeourleaderplease.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"Is this the line for the mutiny?"]]When Optimus Prime died ''(for real)'' after a digital battle with Megatron, Cosmos observed with the other Autobots as [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] failed to successfully repair their fallen leader. After attending Prime's ''(real)'' funeral, a criminal known as the [[Mechanic (G1)|Mechanic]] turned the Ark's new security systems on the mourning Autobots, with devastating results. Though several were wounded, Ratchet was able to best the intruder and then tended to the wounds Cosmos and the others had suffered. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Shortly afterwards the Ark came under attack from [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], whose [[sonic-scrambler mine]]s caused Cosmos and the other Autobots to lose control of their limbs, leaving them easy prey for his battle station mode. They were ultimately rescued by none other than [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], who the Autobots immediately elected Prime's successor. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}} Unfortunately, Grimlock turned out to be a self-interested tyrant, but he did help get the Ark repaired and off of Earth, a large process that Cosmos contributed towards. Cosmos also aided in the construct of a [[variable voltage harness]], to be used against "traitorous" Autobots. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}} Nevertheless, Cosmos was among the Autobots who begged Blaster to overthrow him, stating that the Autobots needed a "leader whose wires are connected," but the mutiny didn't pan out. Instead, Cosmos witnessed Grimlock's mock-execution of some [[Spacehikers|young human prisoners]] to draw Blaster into a trap. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

Later, Blaster and Grimlock battled for supremacy on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], as Cosmos and the other Autobots cheered Blaster on. This event took an even uglier turn when [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] led the Decepticons in an ambush. Cosmos was seen facing down [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] in the battle that followed, and by its conclusion Cosmos was among the Autobots still standing. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

Some time after Optimus Prime's return, Cosmos was among several Autobots who responded to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s distress call near the Decepticons' [[Club Con|arctic base]]. Cosmos watched as this scene once again turned into another battle with the Decepticons! {{storylink|Dark Star}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
Cosmos was part of a team brought to Earth by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] to investigate why [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] was taken off-line, only to run into heavy [[Quintesson]] opposition. Luckily, Hot Rod managed to awaken [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] to drive off the invaders. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Cosmos destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|About to be blasted into star stuff.]]
When Optimus Prime discovered Megatron was still active on Earth in [[2012]], he took a detachment of Autobots, including Cosmos, to confront the insane tyrant. They found Megatron just before he killed [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], one of the Wreckers who had uncovered Megatron's activities on Earth. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}} While the two leaders clashed, Cosmos and the others battled Megatron's reanimated army of [[zombie]] "Ex-Bots". {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

After the fight Cosmos, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] were tasked with gathering the fallen zombies, and throwing them into a large pit where [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] could vaporize them from orbit. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} Returning to Cybertron aboard the ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'', Cosmos and the other Autobots were unwittingly targeted by surface-to-air missiles as the [[Civil Defense Hub]] had been overtaken by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s forces. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} Though the missiles were called off at the last moment, the Autobots aboard the ''Valiant'' were now alerted to the threat and prepared for immediate deployment. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

As [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] had disabled the Autobots' early warning system on Cybertron, Cosmos was sent out to the fringes of Cybertronian space to scout for potential threats. He relayed back to Ultra Magnus that, small as he was, he didn't expect to find anything—only to encounter [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s arriving ''[[Warworld]]''! Unfortunately for Cosmos, the ''Warworld'' greeted him with a single blast that disintegrated him. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}}

===The Battle for Planet Earth===
When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] contacted the Autobots to ask for an audience with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Cosmos was the Autobot who took the call. When he passed on the news to the others, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] asked if maybe he'd misheard what Starscream had said. {{storylink|Espionage!!!!!}}

===Marvel coloring books===
From his post in Earth's orbit, Cosmos spotted the Decepticons attacking a human village. He relayed this information to Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots on the planet's surface, and they rolled into action to put an end to the Decepticons' attack. Cosmos continued to watch from afar as the battle unfolded, and warned [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] when [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] tried to flank the Autobots to attack them from behind. Once Optimus had defeated the Decepticons and secured them with some quick-drying cement, he turned his gaze skywards, and thanked Cosmos for his contribution to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|The Autobot Spy in the Sky}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
When an Autobot salvage expedition was unexpectedly ambushed by Decepticons, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] became concerned that the Cons had developed a new form of surveillance. [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] suggested his men perform a full scan of the area for any spy installation. The Aerialbots confirmed that ''something'' was out there in the upper atmosphere, but couldn't get high enough to identify it. Cosmos had much greater altitude range, and successfully located the three Decepticon space stations in orbit acting as spy satellites. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

===''S.T.A.R.S.'' continuity===
Before the construction of Autobot City on Earth, Optimus led a convoy of Autobots to find the ideal location for their new base's construction. Cosmos was amongst the troops accompanying Optimus. As they drove along, the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons. The battle that ensued later came to be known as "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]." {{storylink|Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.}}

Optimus ordered Cosmos, Warpath, and Cliffjumper to flee the battle in order to fetch reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}} {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Earthquake====
[[File:EarthquakeCosmosspies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I don't know why Optimus wanted me to spy on the Decepticons while they pose for their box art, but okay..."]]
While the Autobots were discussing how nice the recent lull in Decepticon activity was, Cosmos cynically noted how they were due for another Decepticon attack.

Sure enough, in one possible sequence of events, Beachcomber, Windcharger and Powerglide uncovered a Decepticon ploy to destroy Center City. When splitting up the Autobot forces to combat the Decepticons on two fronts, one at their headquarters and the other at Center City, Optimus assigned Cosmos to the lead team.

In the event that the lead team was sent to attack the Decepticons’ fortress, Cosmos participated in the Autobot's main battle against the Decepticon forces. The Autobots emerged victorious that day.

In the event that the lead team was sent to defend Center City, Cosmos is confined within Optimus Prime's trailer so as to not cause a panic amongst the humans. Miserable in his current position, Cosmos asked Optimus to allow him to join the secondary team in attacking the fortress.

If Optimus agreed to let Cosmos join the secondary team, Cosmos zoomed back to meet up with the other Autobots. After radioing Smokescreen for the fortress's coordinates, Cosmos attempted to find the small team of Autobots, to no avail. Cosmos reasoned that if the other team of Autobots had failed in their mission, it would be up to him to save the world. Investigating a nearby noise, Cosmos came upon Starscream and Soundwave plotting together to overthrow Megatron. Cosmos then left the room, only to bump into Megatron himself!

If Megatron allowed the little Autobot to relate the information he had just discovered, the Decepticon leader became so enraged that he ignored Cosmos to confront the pair. As the infighting began, Cosmos inched away from the scene, only to bump into Sunstreaker, who informed Cosmos that the other Autobots had uncovered the Decepticons’ laboratory. The squadron was then able to recall the Destruction Beam to its point of origin, destroying the fortress and the Decepticons within in one fell swoop.

If Megatron didn't hear Cosmos out, he called his troops to him so that they could all partake in Cosmos's dismemberment. Before the Decepticons were able to begin, Cosmos spotted the secondary team hiding nearby. Surrounding the Decepticons, the secondary team engaged their enemies. Though the Autobots defeated the Decepticons, they are unable to interfere with the Destruction beam. The Destruction beamed reached its target, and Center City was destroyed. Though the Autobots were able to gain control of the Decepticon fortress and destroy the lab, they were not able to wipe out all of the evil robots, and enjoyed a pyrrhic victory at best.

Alternatively, If Optimus insisted that Cosmos stay with the lead team, Cosmos pointed out that the Autobots would not be able to do much good against the Decepticons if they remained in their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. The Autobots picked up Sparkplug en route to consult him on the matter.

If Sparkplug suggested that the Autobots not worry about subtlety, the entire squad transformed and began prowling the streets in search of Decepticons, oblivious to the panic they were causing. Cosmos was the first to deduce that the Autobots were, in fact, the source of the humans’ agitation. Unable to restore order in time, Cosmos and the rest of the team were destroyed in the earthquake that ensued.

If Sparkplug suggested that the Autobots remained in their vehicle modes, the human would concoct a plan wherein the Autobots would help evacuate the entire town in their vehicle modes. While the land-based Autobots did the evacuating, Cosmos maintained a high altitude to avoid being seen by the humans and be on the lookout for Decepticons. Once the evacuation was completed, Cosmos spotted Megatron's forces coming over the horizon. With the humans out of harm's way, the Autobots transformed and engaged the approaching Decepticons, whom they easily dispatched. With the humans safe, the Autobots moved out to help their comrades at the Decepticon fortress. {{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}

====Desert Flight====
[[File:DesertFlightBeachcomberbumpsintoCosmos.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Where is Cosmos going to crash? To have him crash into the Ark, turn to page 29. To have him crash in the middle of nowhere, turn to page 36. To have him crash in an active volcano, turn to page 45.]]
Optimus allowed Cosmos a break from his monotonous duty in Earth orbit by assigning him to investigate a large explosion in a remote desert, suspecting it to be Decepticon activity. Cosmos was thankful for the excitement, and soon came upon a Decepticon base.

If Cosmos radioed his findings to Optimus immediately, Optimus's convoy moved in to investigate, and Cosmos was instructed to stand down for the time being.

If Optimus ordered his troops to attack the Decepticon base, Beachcomber bumped into Cosmos as the Autobot dune buggy was goofing about in the low-gravity environment. The Autobots soon reached an area free of the anti-gravity beam's influence, and Cosmos joined them on their assault on the Decepticon base. They were then attacked by a small fleet of Decepticons. The Decepticons were quickly forced to break off their attack and retreated. But with the battle over, the Autobots noticed a small human boy at their feet. The Autobots then headed for the Decepticon base, with their stowaway. Megatron delivered an ultimatum; if the Autobots did not surrender Optimus Prime to the Decepticons immediately, he would use his gravity beam to have the nearby humans float off into space.

If the Autobots decided to continue with their initial plan to simply attack the Decepticon base, their advance was halted by a force field. Megatron then fired his beam in all directions, causing a ripple effect that sent everything not fastened down to the Earth's surface to float helplessly out into space.

Alternatively, the Autobots could concoct a plan where Optimus would pretend to allow himself to be taken prisoner, per Buddy's suggestion. Cosmos would relay the message to Megatron that the Autobots would think overnight on the ultimatum. Though Optimus pretended to have surrendered the next morning, in actuality most of the Autobots were hidden away inside Optimus's trailer. Powerglide and Cosmos were themselves waiting outside the base for Windcharger to disable the forcefield from within.

In the event that Buddy tampered with the gravity gun in the ensuing battle, the Autobots would emerge victorious.

If Buddy instead cowered away, Cosmos had to rescue Optimus after he had been hit by the gravity beam. Optimus then instructed Cosmos to send him flying towards Hook; the pair took out the Constructicon, and gained control of the gravity beam.

In the event that Buddy instead entered a space-time anomaly created throughout the course of the battle, the Autobots would lose their fight against the Decepticons, and Cosmos wound up either injured or dead.

In another possible turn of events, Buddy was almost captured by Laserbeak. When Laserbeak dropped the boy, Cosmos caught him in the soft chair of his cockpit. Cosmos then kept Buddy out of harm's way until the Autobots defeated the Decepticons.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, wherein Cosmos decided to investigate the Decepticon base on his own, he was captured immediately by Buzzsaw and Dirge. The pair then brought their captive before Megatron. Megatron explained that he planned to create a perfect duplicate of Cosmos, save that it would conceal within itself a powerful [[proton bomb]]. The duplicate would then be used to destroy Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots. Once Hook had completed his task of creating the false Cosmos, the real one was stuffed away in a cell. Cosmos was quickly able to escape his prison, and found himself trying to find an escape route from the Decepticon base.

If Cosmos attempted to escape through a nearby door, a hidden booby-trap blew him to smithereens. If Cosmos went up a nearby flight of stairs, he soon found himself outside the Decepticons’ base. Cosmos took off to try and stop his duplicate from destroying his friends, and quickly caught up with his doppelgänger. Unfortunately, the Autobots had difficulty telling which Cosmos was the real one as both spaceships streaked towards them.

If Optimus destroyed the duplicate Cosmos, the real one would inform the Autobots of the Decepticons’ schemes, and the convoy would roll out to take on their adversaries. They were soon met by a squad of flying Decepticons, but were at a strict disadvantage against their adversaries as their vehicle modes possessed no weapons. Smokescreen hatched a plan where the Autobots would use their exhaust fumes to provide themselves with cover.

If Optimus went along with Smokescreen's plan, the Autobots gained the time they needed to transform and engage the Decepticons. A fierce battle ensued, though the Autobots began to lose ground when Dirge put to good use his fear-inducing engines. Cosmos was unaffected long enough for him to have an opening on Dirge.

If Optimus shot down Dirge himself, the Autobots would become inspired by their leader's battle prowess, and would fight on to victory!

If Cosmos took the shot, he was able to force the Decepticons to retreat back to their base. The Autobots then managed to fight their way to the Decepticons’ base, and defeated the Decepticons by using their own gravity weapon against them. {{storylink|Desert Flight}}

====Autobot Alert!====
While at his usual post in Earth orbit, Cosmos spotted a squadron of Decepticons encroaching on his position, and sounded an Autobot Alert, warning Ultra Magnus in Metroplex city of his findings. He was zapped by the Decepticons before he could go into deeper detail, and his communique with Autobot headquarters was cut off abruptly.

If Ultra Magnus and a small team of Autobots headed out to rescue Cosmos, they soon found him drifting in the blackness of space after taking off in an Autobot shuttle. He was quickly pulled onboard via magnetic cables. Though severely injured, Cosmos was still alive. Whether Cosmos was subsequently destroyed or returned safely to base depended on what decisions the other Autobots made. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
{{note|''[[Transformers in 3-D]]'' takes place at some point after the events of "[[The Rebirth]]".}}
Cosmos happened on space station [[S.S. Exton 9]], under attack by the Decepticons, and encountered five children. The children believed that their only chance of freeing their families from the Decepticon [[suspension-ray beam]] was to travel to [[Andellor]] to obtain the [[Prism of Power]], and they persuaded Cosmos to take them there. After avoiding some [[space vulture]]s, the small Autobot ran into [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and [[Octane]], who insisted he lead them to Andellor. With no other choice, Cosmos complied, but with the help of [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and Andellor's native fauna, managed to lose the trio.

After obtaining the Prism, he flew Ironhide and the children back to Exton 9 and kept [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] busy while the kids used the crystal. Cosmos later returned the Prism to Andellor. {{storylink|Transformers in 3-D issue 2|Transformers in 3-D #2}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Cosmos BlackHorizon2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Snow crash.]]
Cosmos's inert form was within the Ark when Cobra came across it, and retrieved the dormant Cybertronians within. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}}

Much later, Cosmos was stationed on Earth, part of a small detachment under [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s command. In cooperation with [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] and [[Firewall]], the team worked to round up stray Cybertronian technology on Earth. When an emergency came up, he arrived over [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]'s back yard to beam him aboard and carried him to the ''[[Arc II]]''. Cosmos then joined Prowl's team on a mission to capture [[Destro]] and some of his arms-purchasing clients; Cosmos himself lassoed the buyer, then evacuated the squad before the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team could arrive.

Later, when the submerged ''Arc II'' was attacked by the [[Pretender Monster]]s, Cosmos dodged the giant organic craft that had flown the Decepticons there. [[Eject (G1)|Eject]] brought [[Firewall]] to the water's surface, where Cosmos picked her up. The two headed for [[Tibet]] to help out the team under Optimus Prime's command. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}}

[[File:Beastformers GIJoe.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb| The words "Flying Hamburger" do come to mind.]]
On arrival, though, all they found was snow-blown mountain wastes, until something grabbed Firewall and pulled her below ground. Shortly afterward, an avalanche swept Cosmos away. Recovering, Cosmos searched near and far for Firewall, but finally came upon [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] and [[Joe Colton]], holding off a band of [[Yeti]]; his firepower quickly turned the tide of the fight.

Then, Cosmos and his best mate Flint flew into space and down the attacking [[Unicron]]'s throat, intending to kill him with a [[Metal-eating spore|metal-eating fungus]] from [[Cobra-La]]. They dodged the planet-eater's "[[Beastformer|anti-bodies]]" on the way to his brain, but Cosmos was eventually paralyzed by a magnetic pulse, which meant Flint had to carry out the mission on his own. By the time he had spread the spores into Unicron's brain, Cosmos had recovered and sped out of there with Flint before everything came crashing down. After getting confused by Flint's jokes about Unicron's demise, he returned to Earth and shook hands with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Countdown to Extinction Minibots pre-battle.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|Powerglide, we all have our opinions, I just think Undefined Fantastic Object is better than Perfect Cherry Blossom.]]
Cosmos was one of many Autobots who rose up and took arms against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] after Optimus Prime and the Ark's crew returned to Cybertron to lead the population in revolt against the Decepticon's corrupt rule. He joined up with a resistance cell under [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], and fought alongside his comrades in the insurrection. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

Afterward, Cosmos was placed under [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s command during a supply run to Earth aboard the starship ''[[Orion]]''. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} Their mission led them into conflict with the super-powered clone known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. He overloaded the ''Orion'' with energy, causing it to crash. The ''Orion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew walked away from their rough landing unharmed however, and Sunstorm left in pursuit of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Cosmos and his team set about repairing their ship, and accomplished the task in a few hours. The Autobots were getting ready for some well-earned rest when Starscream returned, now accompanied by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} The Autobots soon began an uncomfortable alliance with Starscream against the greater evil of Sunstorm. Of course, Starscream turned on them first chance he got, and Cosmos was one of the Autobots he knocked off-line while making his escape. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}

[[Ratchet (G1)|Doc Ratchet]] had Cosmos fixed up in a few days, though, and he was last seen helping with the construction of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] on Earth. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Cosmos participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons, though he did not fare too well, and plummeted down, aflame in his saucer mode, as the carnage raged around him. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

Cosmos managed to survive long enough to, at the very least, assume his robot form. His corpse nonetheless later lay inert amongst the mass Autobot/Decepticon grave that the battlefield had become. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}

===''Universe'' comic===
{{voiceactor|[[Michael McConnohie]] (English)}}
Cosmos was briefly caught up in the [[Universe War]] while aboard the starship ''[[OTFCC (ship)|OTFCC]]'' with [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] when a spatial vortex created by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] pulled them into conflict over a frozen planetoid with the [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minions of Unicron]]. Autobots and [[Maximal]]s from several time periods and universal streams joined forces and repulsed the Minions. Afterwards, Cosmos and his comrades were returned to their proper space/time. {{storylink|Voice Actor Drama}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Blaster]]

[[File:SpotlightJazz-BeachcomberCosmos.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|"They'd better make a gaddurned statue of me!"]]
In the early days of the war, Cosmos was part of the detail that helped [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] off a transport ship after his successful rescue of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] from the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

Sometime later, he was seen chatting with his comrades [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] during a victory celebration. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

In modern times, after Blaster was found alive and well, Cosmos was one of many Autobots who traveled to the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub|Hub]] to see "The Voice" again with his own optics. His appearance alongside [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] suggested that Cosmos was part of that Autobot's counter-insurgency unit. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}} Later, he helped defend [[Garrus-9]] when [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] broke in to challenge his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|successor]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

[[File:InternationalIncident4 Cosmos on nuke.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"We ain't come this far just to dump this thing in the drink. What's the nearest target opportunity?"]]
Cosmos had joined the Autobot ranks on Earth by the time they forged a secret alliance with [[Skywatch]]. When the Autobots did battle with the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] in [[North Korea]]—a mission where secrecy was of utmost importance—Cosmos was sent into space to keep human satellites from spotting them. He successfully hacked the five satellites watching the area into broadcasting a loop of ordinary farmers instead. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}}

Unfortunately, this meant Skywatch couldn't oversee the battle ''either'', so when the situation got complicated, Cosmos was ordered to free up one satellite for them to use. He grumbled a bit about how his job wasn't exactly a piece of cake, but these orders turned out to be nothing compared to his next mission: redirecting a [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear warhead]] already on its way towards North Korea. As Cosmos began rewiring the missile in mid-flight, he commented that he really deserved some more respect for his efforts. Thanks to his intervention, the nuke detonated safely in the [[Arctic|Arctic Circle]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}}

Remaining in orbit, Cosmos was later joined by [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]], and together they turned a Skywatch communications satellite into a weapon by dropping it through the atmosphere at Mach 10 right on top of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. He survived the impact with just a few scratches, but still, they tried. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}}

Cosmos was among the Autobots who left Earth behind to return to a restored Cybertron. On the way, he and many others stared in disbelief and fascination at Megatron, who was in Autobot captivity on board [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory #1}} Upon arrival, Cosmos and the other Autobots were poised to fight against [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army occupying Cybertron. Led by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], he and the other Autobot fliers attacked [[Kimia Facility]] and fought with the many [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s defending it. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

At the moment of Cybertron's revival, [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] saw a vision of the future. Fifteen million years hence, Cosmos had apparently received his due respect, as a statue for him was erected on [[Gorlam Prime]] near one for [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Pax Cybertronia (issue)|Pax Cybertronia}}

[[File:Cosmos MTMTE.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|"And all this upgrade cost me was some fingers! Plus now I kind of look like a Ninja Turtle."]]
Following the defeat of Galvatron, Cosmos acquired a new, massive body and joined the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' on its mission to find the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} On a duplicate of the ''Lost Light'' created by an accident with the quantum engines, a duplicate Cosmos grappled with [[Tesarus (DJD)|Tesarus]]. He most likely didn't survive. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

The main Cosmos was among those defeated when [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] was let loose on board the ship. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} When the ''Lost Light'' was attacked by [[Ammonite]]s, Cosmos helped defend it in UFO mode. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} The ship then returned to Cybertron, where the crew celebrated the recent victory of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]'s [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]]. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} It didn't end there, however, as Shockwave summoned an army of Ammonites to Cybertron, forcing Cosmos to take to the skies and fight them. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

[[File:HelloCruelWorld-cosmosandprowl.jpg|thumb|left|250px|....Whose hand is that? Cosmos, are you trying to hug someone again?]]
In the wake of Shockwave's defeat, Cosmos attended the trial of a surrendered Megatron. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} Ever lonely and looking for social interaction, he tried to discuss the results of the trial with [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]], who promised him a bold new future as part of Optimus Prime's new mission to Earth. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} When the ''[[Ark-7]]'' got close to Earth, Cosmos remarked on Prowl's calling the planet "home" after how terribly things had gone the last time the Autobots were there. Cosmos was taken aback when Prowl promptly asked if he trusted Optimus's leadership, and even moreso when Prowl complained about Prime being a "hero cop" despite his own paint job. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}} To his annoyance, Cosmos soon found that this new Earth mission just led to another big mess as he had to defend the ''Ark-7'' from human missiles the minute they arrived. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} Remaining in orbit as the Earth team's eye in the sky, he found his communications blocked by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and called Prowl for assistance. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}} Once the Earth team had fled their human and Decepticon attackers, Cosmos reported that [[Earth Defense Command]] was setting off [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMPs]] in [[Poverty Flat]] to destroy any proof of the Transformers being back. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} Cosmos was then ordered by Prowl to travel five light-hours away from Earth so as to take photos of events that had transpired on Earth five hours ago, confirming that the Decepticons had a new method of teleportation. Cosmos was not very happy about being sent so far, and became considerably less happy when [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] started joking about how blurry his photos were before being ordered back to Earth. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} Prowl would then call in Cosmos to aid [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Devastator]] in demolishing Earth Defense Command's [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]] base. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

[[File:SignalsCallsAndMarches-stealthcosmos.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Nice try, but we know [[:File:AOECrosshairs.jpg|that wasn't you]].]]
When Optimus and [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] went to Earth's [[moon (moon)|moon]] to privately discuss the history of the [[Enigma of Combination]] and the [[Thirteen Tribes]], a stealth-painted Cosmos secretly monitored their entire conversation and beamed it back to Prowl.
{{storylink|The Crucible}} Sent out to spy again with the stealth paint, this time on the remnants of the EDC's Bikini Atoll base, Cosmos found himself under fire by a barrage of missiles despite the paint. Ranting about how frustrated he was with recent events to Kup over the radio while avoiding the missiles, Cosmos was soon rescued by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]]. As the two made fun of Cosmos's attempts at holding off the missiles and told him to leave destroying the weapons to them, the despondent Autobot went inside of Sky Lynx where Prowl contacted him and told him to get back to the ''Ark-7'', Prowl having just learned that [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Spike Witwicky]] had resurfaced. When Sky Lynx returned to the ''Ark-7'', Cosmos was surprised to see Optimus leaving and also had to listen to another of Prowl's angry rants. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}} Cosmos would later report to Prowl that a Decepticon shuttle was on its way to [[Onyx]]'s [[Wanmu]] facility, and was quickly ordered to block all signals from getting out of that area. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}}

[[File:NowAndOnEarth-sameasiteverwas.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0|This is not my beautiful home! This is not my beautiful wife!]]

Ever lonely, Cosmos soon befriended Jetfire's drone [[D.0.C.]], even despite Jetfire's objections that D.0.C. wasn't truly alive and simply a tool. After Jetfire examined an Onyx tablet and learned that it used ancient Cybertronian source code, [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] sent Cosmos on a mission to investigate the [[Sanctuary Station|Decepticon commune]] being built near [[Jupiter]]; a mission which Cosmos thought would have little excitement. {{storylink|Now and On Earth}}

[[File:SouthOfHeaven-wakawaka.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.7|"Good grief, the comedian's an Autobot!"]]

That would end up being far from the truth, however. While scouting the outside of the commune, and complaining to himself about how miserable and ignored he'd been feeling lately, Cosmos was met by none other than Soundwave. Declining the Decepticon's invitation to come inside, Cosmos led him on a chase through Jupiter's rings, which ended when Soundwave slammed Cosmos into an asteroid. Believing that he was about to be tortured for information, Cosmos was surprised when Soundwave expressed no desire to do so, pointing out that the war was over and claiming that the Decepticons had changed since Megatron left them for the Autobots, now simply desiring equality. When Soundwave asked Cosmos to talk to his "masters" in the Autobots about giving the Decepticons access to their newly acquired [[space bridge]], Cosmos objected to anyone being his "masters", but was given silent pause when Soundwave questioned him about how well his comrades actually treat him. Cosmos was subsequently left speechless when Soundwave invited him to come live aboard the commune and be free from war and servitude, leading Soundwave to suggest he return to his ship and think it over; if Cosmos wanted to contact him, the Autobot would simply have to say Soundwave's name. Wanting to thank Soundwave for his words (and for not killing him), Cosmos told him about how Onyx had been using old Cybertronian code in its operating system, and to be careful with his human allies. Soundwave then revealed how he saw humans as expedient allies and less than equal to Cybertronians, being more akin to drones—drones just like D.0.C. Returning to the ''Ark-7'', Cosmos told Arcee nothing of what had transpired and was warmly welcomed by D.0.C. while heading for his recharge slab, where the drone curled up by Cosmos's feet as he thought over the day's events. {{storylink|South of Heaven}}

[[File:TheNothingMan-stillalive.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|Whole cities have faked their own deaths to avoid hanging out with him.]]

As Jetfire examined the coding within the recovered Onyx tablet, Cosmos found himself forced to listen as the scientist worked on it. He didn't find it particularly exciting. When Jetfire wanted to use D.0.C. to track the source of the quantum signal he found inside of the tablet, Cosmos objected to his friend being treated like a dog, but no one else shared his sentiments and Arcee ordered him to go into Earth orbit to monitor Jetfire's team. After the team on Earth was captured by [[G.B. Blackrock#2005 IDW continuity|Garrison Blackrock]]'s forces and the ''Ark-7'' was trapped inside of its own force field, Cosmos found himself all alone as he futilely tried to contact his teammates. {{storylink|The Nothing Man}}

Fearing his friends might be dead and having nowhere else left to turn, the panicking Cosmos returned to Sanctuary Station for Soundwave's help, and the Decepticon promptly invited him inside the commune. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} Cosmos's fears became far from subsided when Soundwave failed to hear his fellow Autobots anywhere, and he soon became outraged when Soundwave contacted Galvatron to confirm his taking control of the ''Ark-7''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s space bridge, believing that the Decepticons were involved with what happened to the other Autobots. Despite Soundwave's claims that the Decepticons were merely taking advantage of the situation and would soon bring about a new era of peace, Cosmos gave in to despair and regretted ever coming to the space station, wishing he was with D.0.C. instead. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

[[File:Perihelon-righttobeangry.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.7|Apparently Cosmos is a reverse [[Hulk]], getting smaller when he's angry.]]

Even as he thought of his friend, D.0.C. would actually end up showing [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] a hologram of Cosmos and Soundwave while infiltrating the EDC's base. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 3: Helden|Helden}} As Soundwave became enraged when it was revealed that Galvatron had no intention of helping to bring about his dream of peace, the jaded Cosmos was unsurprised. He didn't respond very well to [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]]'s attempts to comfort him, either. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}}

When Soundwave decided to rescue those Decepticons Galvatron had misled into joining him, Cosmos went along with him and piloted the ''[[Peace Without Tyranny]]'', landing it in the midst of the battlefield that [[Shanghai]] had become as Optimus Prime's forces clashed against the [[People's Liberation Army Mecha Force]]. While the weary Decepticons started boarding the ship, Cosmos wanted to get the struggling Autobots on board as well, but Soundwave refused to let on anyone who would follow a Prime. Deciding that he couldn't abandon his friends, Cosmos wished Soundwave good luck with his endeavors and joined the Autobots in fighting off their human attackers. Cosmos then found Arcee, Sideswipe, and Alpha Trion within the wreckage of the crashed ''Ark-7'' just before the Autobots all got on board the ''[[Skyroller]]'' and fled Shanghai. When the Autobots began establishing their new Earth HQ at Thundercracker's home, Cosmos helped in construction efforts. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:AHM-SkyReign.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Just happy to be on a team.]]

Cosmos travelled alongside his fellow fliers when the Autobots were forced to leave this temporary base by the humans hunting them. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}} Cosmos greeted Optimus when he returned to their [[Monument Valley]] bivouac from [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], and informed him of how he could now use the ''Skyroller'' with all of the injured loaded off, but was nervous about Optimus's intention to leave for Sanctuary Station; he believed that Soundwave would help the Autobots if it was anyone but Optimus who went to meet him, due to the Decepticon's hatred of all things Prime. Cosmos's nervousness wasn't helped by Optimus stating that he wanted Soundwave to ''bow'' to ''him'', not someone else. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}} Despite Cosmos's reservations, Optimus managed to get Soundwave to enter into an alliance with his Autobots, and Cosmos went along for the new partnership's first objective of attacking the undersea ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' and bringing in Galvatron. During the battle, however, Cosmos was one of several Autobots forced by Galvatron and the Onyx source code's Enigma energies to combine into [[Sky Reign]]! {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} Fortunately, he didn't have to stay combined against his will for long before [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] took control of the Earth Enigma and made Sky Reign's components separate. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}}

[[File:NoFairFights-cosmosgetsshot.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3|If you're trying to impress people, maybe you should rethink [[Fallen Angel|that whole "fighting Galvatron" thing]].]]

As he made sure that everyone else was all right in the aftermath of the clash, Cosmos thought he was being sent for yet another observation mission when Arcee ordered him to get moving. However, his bitter resignation turned to shock when Arcee grabbed onto him as he took off and told him that Optimus had given them the assignment of going after the fleeing Galvatron and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]! Knowing that Prime hadn't forgotten about him as he believed, Cosmos was all too eager to open fire on Astrotrain. However, Cosmos's jubilation at being in the thick of things was short-lived, as Galvatron struck him with a blast that took out a large chunk of his body. Realizing that Galvatron was headed for Sanctuary Station, and that he would end up shattering Soundwave's dream, the badly-wounded Cosmos managed to fire one last shot directly into Astrotrain's engine, sending him and Galvatron plummeting toward Jupiter. Convincing the reluctant Arcee to leave him and continue the chase, Cosmos was saved by none other than [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], who took him to Sanctuary Station for repairs. Sadly, this meant being forced to listen to their jokes for the whole trip there. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}

[[File:DanceAmongTheShadows CosmosVSharkticons.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.7]]
Cosmos spent the next several months recovering on Sanctuary Station, until Soundwave contacted him to return to Earth and use Jetfire's stealth paint to investigate the newly arrived [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]' [[Quintesson Cruiser|spacecraft]]. Although Cosmos was ready to get back into action, he was not as enthusiastic about bringing [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] with him as back-up. The trio managed to enter the Junkion ship upon arriving back on Earth, Cosmos's attempts at small talk with the two Decepticons not amounting to much. Unaware that the Junkions were well aware of their movements, the stealth paint having failed, the three came to a large room that appeared to be empty. That assumption proved to be wrong, however, as a legion of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] leaped down from the ceiling and began trying to snack on Cosmos! {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}} Although heavily mauled by the Sharkticons, Cosmos was spared and taken prisoner by the Junkions. When the Junkions went to meet with Optimus's Autobots and several world leaders, the brutalized Cosmos was tossed from their ship by a vengeance-hungry [[Rum-Maj]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}} In the ensuing chaos, as the Junkions and Sharkticons attacked those gathered, Cosmos was saved from hitting the ground by Soundwave, and promptly complained about constantly being beaten up. While receiving medical attention from [[Sanjay Bharwaney|Hi-Tech]], Cosmos told Soundwave about his discovery of the Sharkticons aboard the Junkions' vessel. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 5: Future Glories Lost|Future Glories Lost}} After the Sharkticons abruptly left their pen, where Rumble and Frenzy were still struggling against them, Frenzy suggested that Cosmos might have talked the creatures out of eating them; Rumble, on the other hand, thought the Autobot had been killed. {{storylink|New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets|Feel Safe Without Regrets}}

[[File:Unicron4 Cosmos Dies.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.6|*Uncontrollable sobbing*]]
Upon being repaired, Cosmos returned once more to Sanctuary Station. When Thundercracker came by to check on things following the [[Iron Ring]]'s attack on Cybertron, Cosmos greeted him and [[Buster (IDW)|Buster]]. After some confusion over Thundercracker's request for somewhere that Buster could relieve herself, Cosmos checked who was off the station and found that the shuttle [[Liberty One]] was unaccounted for. Cosmos tried to ask if anyone else knew who had taken it, prompting [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] to lie that he didn't. During an interview, Cosmos told how he felt trusted aboard the station and that, while he still often felt like an Autobot, he also thought that everyone needed to get along with the war now over—especially with all happening on Cybertron. {{storylink|Primeless, Part 2}}

Cosmos was still on Sanctuary Station when news of [[Unicron]]'s attack on Cybertron reached the station. He would have no time to process this, however, as [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Maximal]] armada promptly appeared and began to attack them. Cosmos was prepared to defend the station alone to his last moment to ensure the others escaped safely, but was joined on his last mission by [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], and [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]]. The team of four flew out to engage the mutated [[Worldsweeper]]s and Maximals in a firefight, and were soon outgunned and killed by the insurmountable enemy. Their sacrifice was not in vain, however, as the other occupants of Sanctuary Station managed to escape the attack and flee to Earth. {{storylink|Road's End}} After he sacrificed his own life to help defeat Unicron, Soundwave glimpsed the spirit of Cosmos, among others, welcoming him into the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]]. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

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===''TransTech''===
[[File:Transcendent 1 Cosmos Pathfinder.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|...and from across the room, their eyes met...]]
Cosmos ended up in [[Axiom Nexus]] at some point, where he "met" [[Path Finder|another]] of his [[Mold|model]]. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 1}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] stated that Cosmos's conceptual [[Cosmos (RID)|identity]] existed identically in both the [[Primax]] and [[Uniend]] universal clusters. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/29}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Open Comms|''Transformers Valentine's Day Special'' backup strip]]}}

[[File:OpenComms-CosmosTransforms.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Hey, Mister Spaceman. Won't you please take me along for a ride?]]

Cybertron's Chief of Space Security, Cosmos' cycles were filled mainly by clearing space debris or rescuing [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] from whatever trouble he wound up in. On one of these lonely patrols, he made the acquaintance of [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. The two spent the following cycles getting to know each other before Blast Off came to greet his new friend in person. {{storylink|Open Comms}}

[[File:WheeljackOrbitalDecay-CosmosAltMode.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

When a [[Titan (group)|Titan]] other than [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] plotted a course for the [[Winged Moon]], Cosmos touched down on the satellite to query [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] about the arrival. In short order, the Titan was found to be [[Vigilem]] who engaged in a vicious dogfight with Lodestar. At Wheeljack's order, Cosmos joined the engineering staff in seeking shelter within the Moon before the rogue Titan severed the [[Tether]] and sent the Moon hurtling off into space. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Five}}

Once the Moon had been evacuated, Cosmos helped try to salvage it. After a failed attempt to use pressurized Energon as a thruster, Cosmos used his alternate mode to scout a path through the [[Croaton (G1)|Croaton Cloud]] alongside [[Lancer]]'s shuttler before she called for his aid in detaining an [[Mini-Cassette|Infiltration Trooper]]. Once the Trooper, [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]], was detained Cosmos shuttled explosives on the Moon's wings, tracking the satellite's progress when they were detonated, joyously reported that they were in longer in danger of falling into the sun. As the group celebrated, however, [[Team Stream]] arrived to steal the moon. {{storylink|Wheeljack: Orbital Decay}}

While Wheeljack managed to escape back to Cybertron, {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} the rest of them barricaded themselves in the control room, managing to hold out until the [[Autobot]]s arrived aboard [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. The hostiles retreated following Lancer detonating a short-lived singularity. As the Autobots evacuated, Cosmos noted that, despite Huffer writing off the Moon, someone would figure out how to save it. Committed to watching over the Moon until that happened, Cosmos asked Lancer to pass on an invitation to Blast Off to join him in his vigil. {{storylink|War World: Moon|Moon}}

Blast Off did indeed eventually rendezvous with him, and he and Cosmos spent some quality time alone together making the Winged Moon hospitable again. After the Autobots left Cybertron aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', Lodestar, and Sky Lynx, they headed for the Winged Moon. Although Blast Off was grumpy that their alone time was at an end, Cosmos eagerly waited to greet the new arrivals. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

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===''Transformers vs. The Terminator''===
By the year [[2029]], the Decepticons had wiped out the Autobots and devastated the planet Earth, with Cosmos having died from a crash landing, his corpse half-buried in a collapsed [[Los Angeles]] freeway near other Cybertronian bodies. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part One}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
Cosmos carried [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Octavia]] into battle. {{storylink|Finale (The Magic of Cybertron)|Finale}}

==Commercial appearances==
*Cosmos was one of four 'bots guarding the entrance to an Autobot base. When some humans approached, Jazz ordered Cosmos to shine their headlights on them, revealing their allegiance. Jazz then declared that it was okay, since the humans were wearing Transformers [[Iron-on patch|reflective patches]]! Cosmos then rushed into the base with the new arrivals. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Reflective patches|Prizes in Disguise contest/reflective patches commercial}}
*Blaster, Cosmos, and Perceptor had a dance-off against Soundwave, Rumble, and Frenzy. {{storylink|Blaster VS Soundwave 2013}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Legends''===
Cosmos was part of an escort squadron led by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], tasked with protecting important cargo from a Decepticon strike force. {{storylink|Cold Delivery}} Catching wind of a [[Quintesson]] plot to disrupt the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]], Cosmos teamed up with [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] to enter the games as a team, and succeeded in uncovering and stopping [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]]. {{storylink|The Galactic Games}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Chuck (AB)#As Cosmos}}
Cosmos appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Chuck. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsCosmos.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Billions and billions of him.]]
Cosmos participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 30 units of Cybermetal, and 12 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:CosmosEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]
*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: '''Cosmic Chaos: Enter an air attack mode! For 20 seconds your attacks deal 10.3 damage and confuse the targets (reducing their damage to 40% and making them attack your foes).
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:cosmos Cosmos at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Cosmos.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hovering sombrero, don't be shy.]]
*'''Cosmos''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985/1986)
**''Takara ID number'': '''86'''<ref>Cosmos's Takara Generation 1 ID number comes from the collectors card included with the ''Transformers Collection'' reissue boxset.</ref>

:Premiering in the second year of the [[Hasbro]] ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line, [[Mini Vehicle]] Cosmos transforms into a "flying saucer", specifically the {{w|George Adamski#Ufology|Adamski-style}} saucer that is (inexplicably) the staple Japanese depiction of a UFO. His underside has little wheels for when you just gotta roll a saucer around.

: His head is particularly prone to having the red paint rubbed off on the upper ridge, as it's the grip-point for pulling his head out for transformation. Samples without a yellow ring on the top of the head are not terribly common.

: There are a few very minor variants of this toy, regarding the company stamping on his underside. Some versions have "© Takara 1984 Japan" stamped on the chunk of saucer hanging off his butt, while others have "© Takara Co. LTD 1984 Japan" there. Later releases added a "© Hasbro 1984" stamp on the bottom of his mono-foot between his wheels; this can be found with both versions of the Takara info. Riveting, we know.

: In 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $4 and one [[Robot Point]].

: In Japan, despite his notable presence in the cartoon, he was ''not'' available in the regular retail line, but was sold ''only'' as a mail-away item. He cost 500 yen and 2 robot points.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-cosmos/711/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Cosmos at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Cosmos/cosmos.htm More information on Cosmos at TFU.info]
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
[[File:G1toy reissue Adams.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He turns into a boob.]]
*'''Minibots Team''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
:*''ID number'': '''12'''

:"Adams" was reissued in ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series in a multi-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Bumble]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Drag]], [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]], and [[Warpath (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Warpath]]. This release has a modified chest sticker that contains an Autobot sigil.

:This version, with the altered sticker, was used to make [[Path Finder#Collector's Edition|Path Finder]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Cosmos/cosmos.htm More information on Adams at TFU.info]
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumSeries-Cosmos.jpg|upright=1.66||thumb|Hey, kids, who wants to buy a die-cast $15 doorbell?]]

: A 6" transforming Cosmos toy was designed, based on the preliminary ''Classics'' design (see [[#Notes|Notes]]), and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007. However, the [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.

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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy Cosmos.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From doorbell to sundial.]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Series'': G1 Series

: Released in the fifth and final wave of 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Cosmos still transforms into a flying saucer-type "UFO", but now looks less like a doorbell, now being a much flatter disc with a tailfin.

: Designer [[Bill Rawley]] claims responsibility for the markings on Cosmos, which spell out his name in [[Cybertronian language|"Cybertronian" lettering]].

: Hasbro's stock photography for this toy lacks the Autobot sigil on his chest.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUCosmos/cosmos.htm More information on ''Universe'' Cosmos at TFU.info]
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei-toy Adams.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cause nothing says "Spy" like a giant flying saucer.]]
*'''Minibot Spy Team''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''C-19'''

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Adams is a redeco of ''Universe'' Cosmos with a more olive green, a more orange-yellow, and silver and blue [[paint operation]]s that have swapped colors.

: He was only available in a three-pack with similarly redecoed Legends-class versions of [[Warpath (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Warpath]] and [[Wheelie (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Wheelie]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-AutobotCosmos-Payload.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From sundial to novelty spiky boob doorbell.]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos & Payload''' (Legends Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #006'''

: Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "Autobot Cosmos" is a new, more [[Articulation|articulated]], differently-proportioned mold, now being roughly the size of a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. He comes with [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] (based on the [[Micromaster]] Blast Master), who transforms into a robot, a white space shuttle, and a double-barreled blaster for Cosmos to wield via its [[5 mm post|5mm post]]. In Cosmos's vehicle mode, Payload's thrusters can be pegged onto Cosmos' front cannons to simulate a docking feature.

: This toy was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toy line|Adventure]]'' [[Cosmos (RID)#Adventure|Adams]] and remolded and redecoed as ''Combiner Wars'' [[Scrounge (G1)#Generations|Scrounge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenCosmos/cosmos.htm More information on ''Generations'' Cosmos at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:KreO-Toy CosmosClass85.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Most Likely To Have A Blog No One Reads, After Blogging Is Invented]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Out There
**''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: ''[[Kre-O]]'' "Autobot Cosmos" is a [[Kreon]] figure with [[tampograph]] detailing based heavily on the original Cosmos toy. He uses the 2015-style Kreon body, which has been severely altered, making him largely incompatible with older Kreons.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" thirty-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OCosmos/cosmos.htm More information on Class of '85 Cosmos at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Cosmos.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb | I'm a different shade of green. BUY ME!]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos''' (Legends Class, 2017)

: Part of the fifth and final wave of the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'']] Legends Class assortment, Cosmos is, in an unexpected move, not a new figure, but merely a very minor redeco and retool of the ''Thrilling 30'' figure described above. According to a Hasbro representative, this re-release was decided upon because Hasbro believed the original ''Thrilling 30'' toy had become too rare.

:Payload is omitted, and the deco has been ever-so-slightly changed: the green plastic is now cast in a slightly darker shade, the yellow plastic is slightly paler, the head is cast in red plastic rather than in white plastic with the helmet painted over in red, the forearms are now yellow, the visor, windows and waist detail are now painted in metallic blue rather than the flat blue of the previous release, and the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder is much smaller, probably to make him more accurate to his IDW design. Additionally, like with ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Scrounge (G1)#Generations|Scrounge]], the hole on the bottom of his UFO mode was slightly retooled, allowing him to attach to ''Combiner Wars'' [[Strafe (G1)#Generations|Strafe]]'s arm mode if you feel like doing so. Due to their unique shared contruction, he can also attach as a shield to ''Combiner Wars'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Mirage]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Dragstrip]] in their arm or leg modes.

:Since Cosmos features no other retooling, he is not designed to interact with [[Titan Master]] figures.

:Like the rest of his toyline, Cosmos comes with a collector's card, although strangely it features his 'flying saucer' mode, unlike most of the line's cards which showcase the character's robot mode. [[Seaspray (G1)#Generations|Seaspray]], his wavemate, also shares this oddity.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Velocitron-Speedia-500-Cosmos.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From novelty spiky boob doorbell to… roadside tourist trap water tower.]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])
**''Accessories'': Blaster, checkered/white surrender flag

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' "Autobot Cosmos" is a Deluxe Class figure that transforms into a flying saucer (albeit with a rather large top). Cosmos comes with 2 accessories: a blaster, and a checkered racing flag. The hard-plastic checkered flag piece can connect to Cosmos's blaster, forming the entirety of the flag. The blaster can also store on the side of the vehicle mode, and by extension, the combined flag. The back of the checkered flag is also left completely white and is intended to double as a surrender flag.

: Unfortunately, Cosmos's deco is missing the yellow frame around his blue chest details due to several of his major appearances in the cartoon being colored incorrectly (see [[#Notes|Notes]] for more details).

: Cosmos was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the US, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] receiving limited quantities of the figure. The ''Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'' went up for pre-order in [[July]] 2022. He is also a victim of [[shortpacking]], which means that the chances of getting him are somewhat low. However, some retailers in the UK did recieve solid cases of this figure
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1AutobotCosmos.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos, Recon & Communication''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T02/T40'''
**''Stars: ''11
:'''Autobot Cosmos, Recon & Communication''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game,
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==Notes==
[[File:Classics cosmos concept.gif|165px|thumb|What could have been…]]
[[File:CosmosConcept.jpg|165px|thumb|What could have been if he'd only found the salad bar…]]
[[File:Cosmos-coloration-comparisons.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'''Left & middle:''' "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2]]" '''Right:''' "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]"]]

* The creative team went through multiple preliminary names before settling on Cosmos, including '''Spaceracer''', then '''[[Spaceshot]]''' and then '''[[Shooting Star]]'''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071230210811/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41003 Post by Jim S on the Allspark Forums, 25 December 2007 (via the Internet Archive)]</ref>
* [[Michael McConnohie]]'s voice for Cosmos is a heavily processed impression of film star [[Peter Lorre]]. More precisely, McConnohie has stated in his [[BotCon]] appearances that he was doing an ''intentionally bad'' impression of Peter Lorre, which he sheepishly admitted came off sounding like a [[Accent|Spanish accent]] at times. (Until the source of Cosmos's voice was confirmed, fans would sometimes speculate that Cosmos sounded Spanish.)
* It is presumed that Cosmos's Japanese name, '''Adams''', is derived from that of {{w|George Adamski|George '''Adams'''ki}}, who provided the famous flying saucer design after which Cosmos was modeled.
* Early Japanese promotional material shows Cosmos with a blue body rather than his final green. The toy would see release in this coloration much, much, ''much'' later as [[Path Finder]].
* Concept art of a ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' version of Cosmos was shown at [[BotCon 2006]], but the design was rejected because the higher-ups at [[Hasbro]] felt the [[alternate mode]] was too "boring". Many fans were pleasantly shocked they even ''considered'' making a new Cosmos. The art was later printed as part of the supplementary material in the ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' trade paperback collection. Despite the rejection, it remained on the development team's "look into this" file should they revisit the ''Classics'' line in the future. True to their word, the design was moved to the ''[[Titanium Series|Titanium]]'' Cybertron Heroes line of die-cast metal transforming toys, but with the cancellation of the ''Transformers'' portion of this franchise, the Cosmos design exists only as a resin prototype that was on display during the Hasbro tour portion of [[BotCon 2007]].
* Cosmos's Generation 1 concept art isn't terribly out of the ordinary, but it's also pretty badass.
* Where did he scan his alternate mode, again?
* Cosmos's [[character model]] would often be miscolored in certain scenes throughout season 2 of the Generation 1 cartoon. The model is supposed to feature yellow frames around the blue chest details in both modes, but in a lot of instances, the frames would be painted blue as well. Additionally, Cosmos's pre-final color scheme in "Grimlock's New Brain" (the same coloration used in the image at the top of this article) features the accurate yellow frames, but also features yellow and red squares, rather than the white and teal of the final model (comparisons to the right).

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Adams''' (アダムス ''Adamusu''), '''Cosmos''' (コスモス ''Kosumosu'')
*''Greek:'' '''Kyríarchos''' (Κυρίαρχος, "Sovereign")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Kozmosz'''
*''Italian'': '''Disco''' ("Saucer")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yǔzhòu Fēidié''' (宇宙飞碟, "Space UFO")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Cosmo''' (Brazil comics)
*''Russian:'' '''Kosmos''' (Космос, "Space")
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